Exploring Jakarta
Monas may well be Jakarta’s most visited attraction. This national monument was built in the 1960s and 1970s to honor the Indonesian people’s fierce patriotism and strong commitment to freedom. The tower is 450ft (137m) tall and topped with a large bronze plate coated in 35 kilgrams of gold. The bottom of the monument is a museum, while the top has an observatory that offers excellent views of the city.