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National Monument
Monument4.6 · 122 2053.9 · 4 204≈ 1 h 8 minEntry: ~24000 IDR0 m from the center
Indonesia's premier national monument, towering 132 metres over Merdeka Square in central Jakarta. The obelisk is crowned by a 14-tonne bronze flame overlaid with gold leaf, symbolising the nation's fight for independence. The basement houses the National History Museum with detailed dioramas, and an elevator lifts visitors to the observation platform.
Highlights
- 132-metre obelisk topped with a gold-leaf flame
- Observation deck 115 metres above the city
- National History Museum with historical dioramas
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 08:00 – 21:00 |
| Wed | 08:00 – 21:00 |
| Thu | 08:00 – 21:00 |
| Fri | 08:00 – 21:00 |
| Sat | 08:00 – 21:00 |
| Sun | 08:00 – 21:00 |
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What’s nearby
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Monas Park
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Immanuel Protestant Church
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National Museum of Indonesia
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National Gallery of Indonesia
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Istana Merdeka is the official presidential palace in Jakarta.
8 min walk · 656 m
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