Monas (National Monument)
Jakarta's Most Famous Landmark
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i was in jakarta less than 24 hours and though it's not bad, i was expecting more, the city was just like any other capital in the world, tall skyscrapers, big department stores and heavy traffic. the monas is a must see in jakarta, since there is nothing much to do there anyway. so if you are going to indonesia, skip jakarta and just enjoy an extra day in bali ;p
Reviewed by: E from on Feb 07 2008
On weekends it is PACKED with people paying their respects. Monas is full of people like that...
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Apr 07 2007
A very nice, beautiful and wonderful place to visit. You can see the panorama of Jakarta. The only thing is that beware of the hot sun which may damage your skin.Overall very nice!!!!!
Reviewed by: Sinar from on Sep 30 2006
Well, this place have changed since the massive renovation and the built of tall fences that circle it. It has become a tidy place and much more organized than before.
Reviewed by: Ong Oliver Devabrata from on Sep 12 2006
nice and beautiful place.but if u don't want to feel the heat of the sun, i recommend to come early in the morning. u'll find many jakartans there. they do some morning sports.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Apr 11 2005
After arriving the big parking lot, you can take one of the horse-cabs that will give you a ride to the foot of the statue. This is recommended, because it is a long way to walk in the heat. I think I paid 20.000 RP. You can walk the underground leading from one side of the open space, to the entrance of the Monument. The underground is a pure tunnel, nothing extra to it.The elevator leads to the top, giving a great view over the city. You should finish the tour by visiting the basement, which is the the best part.The indonesian story is illustrated by a small sceneries, and you walk from window to window reading about the different periods and conflict that this region has suffered under. It gives a great perspective of the imperialism during the dutch period as well.Finally, you can see (interactive) the development of the Jakarta city, shown in a modern stage in the same basement. Conclusion: The basement is best, I didn't find the monument in itself so interesting.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Nov 05 2004
Jakarta's Most Famous Landmark
Back to Monas (National Monument)
i was in jakarta less than 24 hours and though it's not bad, i was expecting more, the city was just like any other capital in the world, tall skyscrapers, big department stores and heavy traffic. the monas is a must see in jakarta, since there is nothing much to do there anyway. so if you are going to indonesia, skip jakarta and just enjoy an extra day in bali ;p
Reviewed by: E from on Feb 07 2008
On weekends it is PACKED with people paying their respects. Monas is full of people like that...
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Apr 07 2007
A very nice, beautiful and wonderful place to visit. You can see the panorama of Jakarta. The only thing is that beware of the hot sun which may damage your skin.Overall very nice!!!!!
Reviewed by: Sinar from on Sep 30 2006
Well, this place have changed since the massive renovation and the built of tall fences that circle it. It has become a tidy place and much more organized than before.
Reviewed by: Ong Oliver Devabrata from on Sep 12 2006
nice and beautiful place.but if u don't want to feel the heat of the sun, i recommend to come early in the morning. u'll find many jakartans there. they do some morning sports.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Apr 11 2005
After arriving the big parking lot, you can take one of the horse-cabs that will give you a ride to the foot of the statue. This is recommended, because it is a long way to walk in the heat. I think I paid 20.000 RP. You can walk the underground leading from one side of the open space, to the entrance of the Monument. The underground is a pure tunnel, nothing extra to it.The elevator leads to the top, giving a great view over the city. You should finish the tour by visiting the basement, which is the the best part.The indonesian story is illustrated by a small sceneries, and you walk from window to window reading about the different periods and conflict that this region has suffered under. It gives a great perspective of the imperialism during the dutch period as well.Finally, you can see (interactive) the development of the Jakarta city, shown in a modern stage in the same basement. Conclusion: The basement is best, I didn't find the monument in itself so interesting.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Nov 05 2004
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