It’s easy to guess what the icon of the city of Jakarta is, of course the National Monument or what we usually call Monas. This 129-meter-tall flame-like building is a must-visit for every foreign tourist who comes to Jakarta. Local tourists are not even legal if they do not visit Monas. The building, which was completed on August 9, 1965, contains various information about Indonesian history, so many school students are encouraged to visit Monas.
The main goal of visitors is of course to approach the flames covered with 50 kilograms of pure gold. Simply take the elevator, visitors can go straight to the top terrace of Monas. In that place visitors are provided with binoculars to look around Monas. Rows of multi-storey buildings can still be seen from the top of the building designed by Architect F. Silaban. The atmosphere around the Monas which is green and shady is also interesting to watch from visitors who are on the top terrace of the Monas. At the bottom, at a depth of three meters underground, there are 51 dioramas that tell the history of Indonesia. Another corner of Monas is a room storing the symbols of the state and independence of the Republic of Indonesia. Among them is the original text of the Declaration of Independence of Indonesia. Another interesting photo spot is the relief of Indonesian history on the outer courtyard surrounding the monument.
Another entertainment that visitors can feel is different from other places at night. Now the regional administration of DKI Jakarta is presenting a dancing fountain attraction which is a nightly entertainment for Monas visitors. Attractions are carried out in one corner across from the Elephant Museum. Want to be more relaxed, come on Sunday morning to just exercise around an area of 80 hectares within the Monas complex.