Thursday, April 1, 2010

Monas (National Monument)

Memorial shape this one is very unique. A obeliks stone marble yoni phallus-shaped symbol of fertility was high 132 m. At the top of the National Monument there are cup-shaped, supporting a bronze torch flame which weighs 14.5 tons and 35kg gold plated. Flame or torch as a symbol of the struggle of the Indonesian people who want to achieve independence.
Peak with an area of 11x11 Courtyard can accommodate as many as 50 visitors. At around the body there is an elevator emergency staircase made of iron. Monas monument from the court of the peak, visitors can enjoy spectacular views across the city of Jakarta. Southerly direction with a strong standing in the distance Mount Salak in Bogor regency, West Java, stretching north toward the open sea with small islands scattered. When turned to the West extends the Soekarno-Hatta Airport at any time seen a plane take off.
Courtyard top of the monument in the form of "unremitting Nan Fire", which means that symbolizes the nation of Indonesia to the fight of all time has never subsided. High court of the cup from the bottom of 17 m and 8 m. space history museum Size of square-shaped courtyard, measuring 45x45 m, a sacred figure preservation Independence Proclamation (17-8-1945).
Visitors Monument area, who will climb the peak of the court obelisk monument or museum, can be through the entrance plaza of the park around the Merdeka Square, in the north of Monument Park. There is a nearby fountain and statue of Prince Diponegoro, who was riding a horse, made of bronze weighing 8 tonnes.
The statue was created by Italian sculptor, Prof.. Coberlato as a contribution by the Consulate General Honores, Dr Mario in Indonesia. Through the tunnel was 3 m below the National Monument park and cross the road here, visitors to the monument entrance to the top of the fenced monument "Yellow Bamboo".