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This monas menomen is located right in the center of Jakarta. Monas is a pillar of the pride of the Indonesian people, monas are also one of the centers of tourist attractions and educational centers that are attractive to Indonesians both in Jakarta and outside Jakarta. The purpose of building the monas monument is to commemorate and perpetuate the greatness of the Indonesian Nation's struggle known as the Revolution of August 17, 1945. Monas began construction in August 1959. The Monas building was designed by Indonesian architects, Soedarsono, Frederich Silaban and Ir. Rooseno. Monas was inaugurated by President Soekarno. And began to be opened to the public since July 12, 1975. Above the monument there is a yellow flame that is a gold that is deliberately made to be one sign of Indonesian homeland pride.

Indonesia has a gold tower at central Zakarta, this 137 metre tall monument is a symbol of Republic of Indonesia. In 1961, President Soekarno began the construction, it was designed by architect Frederick & Soedarsono and the main contractor was Adhi Karya. There is a gold foil at the top of the Tower and museum at the bottom. It was inaugurated on 12th July 1975, it commemorate the struggle & sacrifice of for the Indonesian Independence.