National Monument or the popular abbreviated with Monas monument or memorial is at 132 meters (433 feet), which was established to commemorate the resistance and the Indonesian people's struggle for independence from Dutch colonial rule. Construction of the monument began on August 17, 1961 under the direction of President Sukarno, and was opened to the public on July 12, 1975. Monument is crowned flame sheet coated with gold which symbolizes the fighting spirit burning. The National Monument is located right in the center of Merdeka Square, Central Jakarta. Monuments and museums are open every day starting at 8:00 to 15:00 pm. On Monday last week of each month is closed to the public.
