Jakarta - City Sights

National Monument / Monumen Nasional

How long did it take to build the National Monument?

9 years

How tall is the national monument?

132 meters

In 1995, what was added to the top of the monument to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Indonesian independence?

15 grams of gold

The monument is sometimes jokingly called by what nickname?

Sukarno’s last erection

What do the numbers 8, 17 and 45 represent?

Indonesian Independence Day

What does the monument represent?

Indonesian independence

What is the more common name of the Monumen Nasional (National Monument)?

Monas

What is the name of the square surrounding the Monas?

Merdeka Park

What three numbers are repeated throughout the monument’s construction and decor?

8, 17 and 45

What year was the monument finally opened to the public?

1975

What is depicted on the northern wall of the black-marbled Mediation Hall?

Map of Indonesia

Until 1991, what event was held on the grounds around the monument?

The Jakarta Fair

What is located in front of the monument's southern wall?

The gilded eagle, Garuda Pancasila

What is located inside the base of the monument?

A museum

What sits atop the Monas?

A gilded bronze flame

Who designed the National Monument?

Friedrich Silaban and R.M. Soedarsono

How big is Merdeka Park in square meters?

45 sq meters

Jakarta Miniature Park / Taman Mini

Coined in 2007, what is the official slogan of the mini park?

Pesona Indonesia (Indonesian Charm)

How large is the park in land area?

150 hectares

What is the land area of Jakarta Miniature Park?

150 hectares (370 acres)

How many domes were built to house birds in the Taman Burung?

5

In what year did construction begin?

1972

In what year did construction begin on Jakarta Miniature Park?

1972

What date was the park first opened to the public?

20 April, 1975

What designation was awarded to the park by the World Peace Committee in 2014?

International Civilization Park and World Peace Theme Park

What do the six main areas of the park correspond with?

The six main islands of Indonesia

What is contained in the Museum Serangga?

Insects, invertebrates, and small mammals

Insects and arthropods

What is the central feature of the mini park?

Man-made lake and model of Indonesian archipelago

What is the Taman Burung setion?

Bird park

What is the Taman Mini Indonesia Park?

Complete representation of Indonesian life and history

What pavillion was added to the park in 2000?

Indonesian Chinese

What unique modern feature was added to Taman Mini Indonesia in 1984?

Keong Emas IMAX cinema

What wind-powered vehicle encircles the park via an overpass?

Aeromovel Indonesia

Which of the original 27 pavilions was converted to a national museum after its province seceded from Indonesia in 2002?

East Timor

Which Jakarta Miniature Park pavilion became a museum after its province gained independence in 2002?

East Timor

Who envisioned the concept for Taman Mini Indonesia Park?

Former first lady, Tien Suharto

National Museum

How many main wings does the national museum have?

2

How many objects are collected in the National Museum?

More than 100,000

The bronze elephant was gifted by King Chulalongkorn of Thailand in what year?

1871

What 4.5 metre stone image is depicted stomping on human skulls in the courtyard?

A Bhairawa king

What is housed in the museum?

Artifacts from Indonesian history

What is mounted in the front courtyard of the museum?

A bronze elephant

What is the new wing of the museum called?

Gedung Arca (House of Statues)

House of Statues

What is the significance of the bearded wooden statues from Nias?

Wisdom

What type of art is featured in the statue collection?

Ancient Hindu-Buddhist

What was stolen from the Treasure Room on September 11, 2013?

Four 10th-century golden artifacts

What year was the Gedung Arca wing opened to the public?

2007

What year was the museum officially handed over to the Indonesian government?

1962

What year was the name changed to the National Museum?

1979

What year was the National Museum opened to the public?

1868

What year were national treasures returned to Indonesia by agreement with the Netherlands?

1977

Where is the National Museum (Museum Nasional) located?

Merdeka Square Park

Which group hosts tours and seminars for the museum?

The Indonesian Heritage Society

What is the "Lost kris of Prince Diponegoro"?

Gold-inlaid Javanese dagger

What was the original purpose of the museum?

Scientific institute