National Monument (Monas)

Every weekend, Saturday or Sunday a lot of artists who gathered at the Jakarta Art Building, even among those who have express and exhibit the results kreasinya. In addition to easy to reach place, many more people recognize this place as gudangnya artists.
Gedung Kesenian Jakarta is located in Jalan Gedung Kesenian No.. 1 Central Jakarta. The emergence of the idea of building this comes from the Governor General of the Netherlands, Daendels. Then realized by the Governor General of the United Kingdom, Thomas Stamford Raffles in 1814.
During the occupation army Dai Nipon, this building was made as the army headquarters. While in the period of independence as a work room for students of Faculty of Economics and Law University of Indonesia, and the movie theater.
This building was originally named Municipal Theater, Schouwburg, or more popular with the "playhouse". Japan in the era called Kiritsu Gekitzyoo, and changes to cinema Fund, and the City Theater.
Then in 1984 the building restored and returned to the stage as a function of the arts, and set its name to "Jakarta Art Building."

National Monument (Monas)

National Monument this one is one of the memorial, which was established for the resistance and the struggle of people against the Dutch colonists. National Monument to be located in the city of Jakarta Central Jakarta Field Monument was built in 1960.
Tugu form of warning that this one is very unique. Obelik a stone made of marble that Yoni phallus-shaped symbol of fertility is 137 meters high.
National Monument on the top there is a cup-shaped flame torch sustain the heavy bronze reach 14.5 tons of gold coated, and 35 kg. Flame or torch as a symbol of this struggle the people of Indonesia want to reach independence
This National Monument is known as Tugu Monas diareal built around 80 hectares. This monument diarsiteki by Soedarsono and F. Silaban, consultant with Ir. Rooseno. Officially opened to the public on 12 July 1975.
Monument to name five times the turnover Field Gambir, Field Ikada, Merdeka Field, Field Monument, and Monument Park. Around the monument there is a garden, two swimming and open field where several sports. On holidays, holiday or Sunday school that many people visit here.
Building in the National Monument is also located to the museum and hall bermeditasi. Visitors can ascend to over using the Elevator.
Or from the National Monument can be seen that the city of Jakarta and densely chaotic peak of the monument. Monuments and the museum is open every day, Monday - Saturday starting at 9:00 - 16.00 WIB.

Source : http://www.jakarta.go.id