Monumen Nasional

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Monumen Nasional

The Monumen Nasional ( Indonesian "National Monument", abbreviation : Monas ) is a 137 m high tower in central Jakarta and symbolizes the struggle for Indonesia's independence . This monument was constructed by order of President Soekarno in 1961 and opened on July 12, 1975. A flame is placed on top, which is coated with 35 kilograms of gold. The viewing platform is 115 meters high.

Coordinates: 6 ° 10 ′ 31.5 ″  S , 106 ° 49 ′ 37.5 ″  E