The Peak Platform Observation deck and Flame of Independence

Lift to transport visitors from the south side of 11 meters, 11 meter observation deck at a height of 115 meters. Lifting capacity of about 11 people. Top tray can hold about 50 people, and even binoculars. Even the stairs for emergency purposes. Total height is 132 meters from a monument. The distance from the tip of the flame is a viewing platform 17 meters. Top platform ticket Rp.7, 500 adults in early January 2011.

The monument is located on the 14.5 tons of bronze Flame of Independence, which contains the motor shaft. North of flame in which the elevator door is 3 feet tall and shaped glass. Bronze height of the flame structure is 14 meters high and 6 meters in diameter, consisting of § 77 are tied together. Originally, the bronze flame structure was covered with 35 kg of gold leaf, but during the 50 years of independence of Indonesia in 1995, the gold foil had been resurfaced and rose to 50 kg gold foil. The obelisk, and a flame symbolizing the Indonesian people's struggle for independence. In the midst of the principle of cawan (cup), offers visitors a view of the environment of the height of 17 meters. Chalice in the pipeline can be reached by elevator or stairs on the way down.

The Hall of Independence

Inside the cup or "cutting" part of the Hall of the monument of Independence (Indonesian: Ruang Kemerdekaan) form one. The room is accessible by a spiral staircase to the north and south gates. It contains the symbols of the independence of Indonesia and the nation, including the original text of the proclamation of independence in a glass case, the Arms of Indonesia, and a map of the Indonesian archipelago in gold. The original text of the proclamation of Indonesian independence is stored in a glass case inside the Golden Gate on the west side of the inner clad in black marble. The bronze doors weighing 4 tons mechanized, and is covered with gold adorned with the image of the flower that symbolizes eternity awijaya Kusuma, and a lotus flower, symbol of purity. The doors are known as Gerbang Kemerdekaan or declaration of independence and open door slowly, using a mechanism, while the nationalist song plays Padamu Negeri, followed by a recording of Sukarno read the text of the proclamation.

And 'The south wall is a large statue of Garuda Pancasila, Coat of Arms, Indonesia, produced 3.5 tons of bronze plated with gold. Eastern side of the text declaration in bronze letters. Originally, the eastern side of the Indonesian flag is sacred, Sang Saka Merah Putih, 17, originally raised in August 1945. However, since it is fragile and in poor condition, is no longer visible. North side wall map shows the Indonesian archipelago, coated with gold.

Reliefs Of Indonesian History

The monument in the courtyard outside the circle, each corner, there is a great relief Indonesian history. The story begins in a north-eastern corner, and describes the ancient glory of the entire Indonesian archipelago, with ancient history, this is especially true Singhasari and Majapahit. Relief in the southeast, southwest and northwest corners, chronologically Products European colonization, the Indonesian archipelago, a popular local uprisings, the modern organization of Indonesia in the 20th century, the Japanese occupation during the Second World War The Declaration of Independence, the Indonesian national revolution and post-independence develelopments. Reliefs and statues were made of cast concrete, but many of these statues were damaged and decayed due to heavy rains and the tropical climate.

Inside the base of the monument there is the Indonesian National History Museum, located three meters below the surface of the monument. It is a great marble hall measures 80 x 80 meters with 48 dioramas along the walls depicting scenes on the side of Indonesian history from prehistoric times until further notice, plus three other dioramas in the middle of the room, for a total of 51 dioramas. The dioramas begins at the north-east, and shows the history of Indonesia from prehistoric times, came the era of ancient kingdoms such as Srivijaya and Majapahit, European colonization and local revolt against the VOC and India Dutch rule. The dioramas will continue in the 20th century, the Japanese occupation, the proclamation of Indonesian independence in 1945 to fight for Indonesian independence and revolution in the era of New Order regime of Suharto.

Monument Design

The monument of Lingga encapsulates the philosophy and Yoni. Lingga like a pestle aluminum rice and Yoni looks like a rice mortar Lesung, two major Indonesian traditional instruments. Lingga and Yoni also symbolizes eternal life with the phallic symbol representing masculinity Lingga, positive elements, and day and Yoni organs female symbol representing the feminine, negative, and at night. The monument consists of an obelisk on a platform 45m 117.7m square at a height of 17m, yard cup. The obelisk itself is lined with Italian marble.

The pond north of the measure 25 × 25 m were designed for cold water for air conditioning system in the monument and to enhance the beauty of the surrounding area. North of the monument is a statue of National Hero of Indonesia by Prince Diponegoro Cobertaldo Italian sculptor. The entrance to the monument is located in Medan Merdeka Utara or North Merdeka Park, through the underground tunnel, visitors can reach the north side of the monument. Box office is located at the end of the tunnel. When visitors come back into the north side of the monument, visitors can take a walk outside the monument to see the contours of Indonesian history, continues at the National History Museum at the base of the northeast corner, or go directly to the center of the monument in the direction of Independence Hall or the elevator.

Construction

The construction was carried out in three stages. The first period, 1961/1962-1964/1965 began with the official start of construction August 17, 1961 with Sukarno main ceremony in the first pile of concrete. A total of 284 piles have been used to block the foundation. Another 360 piles were driven to the base to the museum, the work was completed in March 1962. The walls of the museum of the base was completed in October. The construction of the obelisk began and ended in August 1963. Work on the second stage, from 1966 to 1968 has been delayed for lack of funds and the day after the attempted coup of September 30 Movement. In the final phase, from 1969-1976, historical dioramas for the museum were added. The problems continued after construction has been completed and work was needed to solve problems with a leak in the museum. The memorial was officially opened to the public on July 12, 1975. The site location is known as Merdeka Square.

Background

When he returned to the Indonesian government in Jakarta to Yogyakarta in 1950, following the Dutch recognition of Indonesia, President Sukarno began to consider building a national monument comparable to the Eiffel Tower in the square opposite the Presidential Palace. 17. August 1954, the National Monument Committee was established and the design competition was held in 1955. This attracted 51 entries, but only a model, Frederich Silaban, met none of the criteria of the commission, which included Indonesia, the building reflects the character can take centuries. The second race was held in 1960, but again, none of the 136 items met the criteria. President of the team then asked the jury Silaban shows his drawing of Sukarno. However, Sukarno did not like the project that he wanted the monument in the form of Lingam and Yoni.

Silaban were asked to design a monument, but its design was so high that a monument would be too expensive, given the economic situation at that time. Silaban refused to design a smaller monument, which suggests that construction be delayed until the Indonesian economy improved. Sukarno then asked the architect RM Soedarsono continue planning. Soedarsono included in number 17, 8 and 45, which is August 17, 1945 proclamation of Indonesian independence dimensions of the monument.

National Monument

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 .