Monas is one of the most known monument in Jakarta, it is
located at the center of Merdeka square, central Jakarta symbolizing the fight
for Indonesia. It is one of the national monuments that are built to
commemorate the struggle of Indonesian heroes fighting the colonial domination.
The standing pillar of Monas is 137 meters, symbolizing a rice pestle, while
the cup symbolizing a rice barn. Rice pestle and barn are traditional tools to
pound rice, figuring out Indonesia as an agricultural country. They’re also
regarded as the symbol of Indonesian people’s fertility, and as the symbol of
male and female. It is topped by a flame covered with gold foil. The monument
and the museum are open daily from 08.00am to 15.00pm throughout the week
except for the last Monday of each month when the monument is closed. Visitors
can get up to the top of Monas which shows the best views in Jakarta by using a
lift.
Monas Monument
Inside Monas Ground Floor
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