National Monument (Indonesia: monumental Nasional (Monas)) is a 433 feet (132 m) tower in the center of Merdeka Square, Central Jakarta, symbolizing the struggle for independence from Indonesia. Construction began in 1961 under the leadership of President Sukarno and the monument was opened in 1975. That is topped by a flame covered with gold leaf. The monument and the museum is open every day from 08.00 to 15.00 West Indonesia Time (UTC +7), every day throughout the week, except the last Monday of each month, when the monument is closed .
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