National Monuments of MONAS, Jakarta

Monument of National (MONAS) is located in Monument Square, Central Jakarta, is one of the memorial erected to commemorate the resistance and the Indonesian people's struggle against the Dutch colonialists. Also, adding poles and aims to preserve the memory of the Indonesian national struggle for independence during the 1945 revolution, to terbangkitnya inspiration and patriotism of this generation and the next moment.

In its development, the field has five times Monas renaming the Gambir Field, Field Ikada, Merdeka Square, National Monument Square and Monument Park. Around the monument there are gardens, two ponds and some open field where the exercise.

The memorial forms of this one is very unique. Obeliks stone marble yoni phallus-shaped symbol is the high fertility of 132 m. National Monument at the top there is the cup-shaped supporting bronze torches weighing 14.5 tons and 35kg gold coated. Or torch flame is a symbol of struggle of the Indonesian people who want to achieve independence.

The parking area of the peak with 11 × 11m can accommodate as many as 50 guests. From the top of the monument Monas courtyard, visitors can enjoy spectacular views across the city Jakarta. Southerly direction with a strong standing in the distance Mount Salak in Bogor regency, West Java, stretching north sea with small islands scattered. When turned to the West extends the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport is visible every time the plane took off