National Monument (Monas) · Jakarta, Indonesia · Trailwind

LandmarkJakarta, IndonesiaJakarta's 132-meter marble obelisk topped with a gold-plated flame commemorates Indonesia's independence and offers panoramic city views from its…

Set in: Jakarta, Indonesia

Currency: IDR

Language: Indonesian

Timezone: UTC+07:00

Know before you go

Arrive early morning to beat both the heat and the ticket queue for the observation deck.

Visit the underground National History Museum beneath the monument, often included with the ticket.

The surrounding Merdeka Square park is a nice spot for a stroll before or after.

Pairs well with

Ancol, 3 mi away

Kota Tua (Old Town), 3 mi away

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, 10 mi away

Bogor Botanical Gardens, 29 mi away

Frequently asked questionsWhere is National Monument (Monas)?National Monument (Monas) is in Jakarta, Indonesia.What is National Monument (Monas) known for?Jakarta's 132-meter marble obelisk topped with a gold-plated flame commemorates Indonesia's independence and offers panoramic city views from its observation deck.Keep exploring

Jakarta city guide

Browse every city guide, national park and collection

Trailwind finds the moment a trip is unusually possible: the right season, a cheap fare, your open dates, and rare skies. Browse by calendar:

Cosmic calendar — meteor showers, eclipses and aurora, and the best time to see each

Nature's calendar — wildlife migrations, blooms and seasonal wonders, and when to go

World culture calendar — festivals, celebrations and rituals, and when they happen (Holi, Diwali, Day of the Dead and more)

Browse all city guides, national parks and collections