(source : klinik fotografer)
As we know
almost every big city in this world has an icon such as Eiffel Tower in Paris,
Big Ben in London or Opera House in Sidney. In Indonesia itself, proudly
represent Monas in Jakarta. Monas is actually an abbreviation of the world
Monumen Nasional, in other words National Museum. It is the symbol that
represents the fight and struggle of the Indonesian independence. It is the
icon and most notable landmark of Jakarta. Located in the center of Jakarta, it
is the main tourist attraction. Monas is a 132m or 433ft high, it was built in
the year 1959 at the time, President Soekarno wanted to build a national
monument to stand in front of the presidential palace that could be compared to
the Eiffel Tower. He decided on the flame on the top of the monument to be
covered in gold foil to represent the wealth of his independent nation and
commemorate the struggle for Indonesia’s independence. Monas was opened to the
public in 1975.
Monas is very
convenient to visit because of its strategic location with wide area of
greenery surrounds. The park was initially known as Lapangan Gambir is about 80
hectares wide and is a popular spot for many people to relax, jog and do
various activities alone or in groups, it always be open while the museum
inside of the monument is opened every day from 09.00 AM in the morning to
16.00 PM in the afternoon. It is always opened at these times every day except
for the last Monday in every month and certain holidays and special occasions.
Monas is a great place for spending quality time with family members inside the
monument or just within the area of park of the monument. Many fun and
educational activities can be done. A huge festival is usually held for the
Independence Day of Jakarta, in the Monas park.
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