Amazing Structure (Monas)

Monas or Monumen Nasional (National Monument) is an icon of the city. Located in the center of the city, became a Attraction and educational center that appeals to people in Jakarta and surrounding areas. Monument was established in 1959 and unveiled two years later in 1961.

Monas began construction in August 1959 Overall monument building designed by the architect Indonesia, Sudarsono, Frederich Silaban and Ir. Rooseno. On August 17, 1961, the monument was inaugurated by President Soekarno. And was opened to the public since July 12, 1975.

While the area of ​​urban forest parks around the monument formerly known as Field Gambir. Then had changed its name several times into Field Ikada, Merdeka Square, National Monument, and then into Monument Park.

1. Size and The Content of Monas
Monas constructed at 132 meters and shaped yoni. The entire building is covered by marble.

2. Lidah Api
At the top, there is a cup on which there is a tongue of fire from bronze with a height of 17 meters and 6 meters in diameter and weighs 14.5 tons. This flame coated gold weighing 45 kg. Monas flame consists of 77 sections together.

3. Pelataran Puncak
Top court breadth of 11x11 m. To reach the top court, visitors can use the elevator to travel about 3 minutes long. All around there is a stair lift emergency. From the top of Monas, visitors can see skyscraper buildings in the city. Even if the air is clear, visitors can see Mount Salak in West Java and the Java Sea to the Thousand Islands.

4. Pelataran Bawah
Under the court of the extent of 45x45 m. Height from the bottom of Monas to the court below that is 17 meters. In this section visitors can see Monument Park which is a beautiful city forest.

5. Museum Sejarah Perjuangan Nasional
At the bottom of Monas there is a large room which is the National Museum. Height is 8 feet. The museum displays the history of the struggle of the Indonesian nation. The area of ​​this museum is 80x80 m. On the fourth side of the museum there are 12 dioramas (show window) that displays the history of Indonesia from the era of kingdoms Indonesian nation ancestors until G30S PKI.