Monas (the monument of victory), is a great work, symbolizing the national spirit of Indonesia and today, it is a tourist attraction that attracts anyone who has the opportunity to come to Jakarta.
Monas is located on Merdeka Independence Square, which was built at the request of President Sukarno. It was officially started in May 1961 and officially opened to guests on July 12, 1975.
Monas is designed by architect Frederich Silaban inspired by traditional philosophy. The building has a total height of 132m, including a pillar of 117.7m high, representing Linga (male doodles) and an upside-down trapezoid box pedestal, with a length of the bottom edges of 45m, symbolizing Yoni. (female wrestling). Monas are mostly built of marble. symbol of malasya country Atop Monas is the national treasure of Indonesia - the torch - symbolizing the victory spirit of the Indonesian people.