Being in the heart of Jakarta (Jl. Merdeka) was built based on Presidential Decree no. 214 in 1959 by Mr. Omar Wirahadi Kusuma. Built beginning in 1972, at a cost of 7 M inaugurated on March 18, 1972 by Mr. Suharto. This idea blaze along with the Indonesian people commemorate the bi tiger independence August 17, 1961 to 1967. Building designs created by Indonesian named artistic advisor Soedarsono with Prof. construction. Dr. Rooseno. Monument is open to the public on July 12, 1975.
MONAS purpose built to commemorate the spirit of patriotism is the Indonesian nation in seizing the nation's independence and the spirit of patriotism that never subside.
a) The characteristics Monas
Architecture mengandurng typical symbol of Indonesian society with a towering monument and a wide flat bowl. The monument symbolizes the phallus, alu / Antang while the cup symbolizes the Yoni / limping giant. Where both devices are the typical household appliance native Indonesia. Besides, symbolizes the positive and negative.
At the top there is a fire burning unflagging 8m museum symbolizing the Indonesian nation.
Area 90 ha statue monument.
b) The parts Monas
The main gate is made with a layer of gold which has a weight of 40 kg. Historical museum space: 80 x 80 m wide with pole / wall marble with 12 glass display window that displays historical events from a common ancestor up to independence in the form of dioramas.
Space independence in the amphitheater-shaped bowl is equipped with the attributes of independence. In this room visitors can see the original manuscript proclamation and listen to a recording bung Karno at the time of reading the text of the proclamation.
Top of monument.
Flame. Made of bronze weighing 14.5 tons of gold-plated 32 kg. The height of the page monument ± 132 m and a diameter of 6m.
MONAS purpose built to commemorate the spirit of patriotism is the Indonesian nation in seizing the nation's independence and the spirit of patriotism that never subside.
a) The characteristics Monas
Architecture mengandurng typical symbol of Indonesian society with a towering monument and a wide flat bowl. The monument symbolizes the phallus, alu / Antang while the cup symbolizes the Yoni / limping giant. Where both devices are the typical household appliance native Indonesia. Besides, symbolizes the positive and negative.
At the top there is a fire burning unflagging 8m museum symbolizing the Indonesian nation.
Area 90 ha statue monument.
b) The parts Monas
The main gate is made with a layer of gold which has a weight of 40 kg. Historical museum space: 80 x 80 m wide with pole / wall marble with 12 glass display window that displays historical events from a common ancestor up to independence in the form of dioramas.
Space independence in the amphitheater-shaped bowl is equipped with the attributes of independence. In this room visitors can see the original manuscript proclamation and listen to a recording bung Karno at the time of reading the text of the proclamation.
Top of monument.
Flame. Made of bronze weighing 14.5 tons of gold-plated 32 kg. The height of the page monument ± 132 m and a diameter of 6m.