This magnificent monument is located in the heart of Jakarta, which symbolizes the city's openness in welcoming visitors both from within and outside the country.
Bundaran HI (Welcome Monument) is a stunning landmark that dominates Jakarta's skyline. It is also a popular social gathering and a venue for passive demonstrations. Inaugurated in 1962, Bundaran HI is intended to welcome sportsmen who finished competing in the Asian Games IV. This monument is one of several projects prepared to improve and beautify the city of Jakarta before hosting the Asian games. Now, enjoy the warm hospitality the city offers its millions of visitors.
National Monument or abbreviated as Monas or Tugu Monas is a memorial monument as high as 132 meters (433 feet) located right in the middle of Medan Merdeka Square, Central Jakarta. Monas was established to commemorate the resistance and struggle of the Indonesian people in winning independence from the colonial rule of the Dutch Empire. Construction began on 17 August 1961 under the order of president Sukarno and was inaugurated until it was opened to the public on 12 July 1975 by President Suharto. This monument is crowned with tongues of fire covered with gold leaf which symbolizes the burning fighting spirit of the Indonesian people.
Jalan Muhammad Husni Thamrin or Jalan Thamrin is the name of one of Jakarta's main streets and is also a business center. The name of this street is taken from the name of an Indonesian National Hero, Mohammad Husni Thamrin. This road stretches for 2.5 KM
Jakartans must be familiar with the statue of General Sudirman located on Jalan Jenderal Sudirman, Setiabudi, South Jakarta. Located on Protocol Street and the capital's office center , this statue can be easily seen by residents passing by. The statue of General Sudirman made of bronze has an overall height of 12 meters, consisting of a statue height of 6.5 meters and a voetstuk or support of 5.5 meters.
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