That day I decided to go to Monas. I was born in Jakarta and spent almost all my life here in Jakarta (except my uni years of course). However, can you believe that I've never been go to Monas?? I never make myself to go to the top of Monas. I've been there once, but I never go up to the top since the top was closed for I forgot the reason that day. So at that time I had to be satisfied only by enjoying the diorama museum at basement.
We went from home in the morning, took the trans jakarta to the Monas Stop. Then we walked until we reached the monument. The crowd wasn't really packed by people, maybe because it's still long holiday season after Idul Fitri. And lucky us that we still got the ticket to visit the top of the monument.
Then There I was, looking down to Jakarta from the top of this tower. The tower that symbolised my beloved city. Don't compare this tower from Eiffel or other famous tower in the world. Maybe I felt like this is a mini Eiffel, since it's not as big as I imagined. And maybe because there are many taller buildings nowadays in Jakarta. But I'm proud that Jakarta has this tower. The monument as landmark of Jakarta, tower that topped by a flame covered with gold foil. The monument was built at 1961 in former president Soekarno era and opened for public in 1975, and now it's been one of attraction for tourist who visit Jakarta.
Monas is consist of three parts, the national history museum which located in the basement was full of diorama the history of Indonesia from the prehistoric eras to the colonial era until the after independence day of Indonesia. Then in the middle part is the goblet part that has the hall of independence that keep the original text of Indonesia Independence proclamation. And we can access the elevator to the observation deck also from this floor. I enjoyed the view of Jakarta also from deck of this goblet part. Then the latest floor is the main observation deck where we can see Jakarta from 115 metres above. The elevator is so small and only carry maximum eleven people so you have to be patient in waiting for your turn.
I called the day as my own achievement especially to conquer my laziness and finally can be here at the top of this monumental tower of Jakarta.
Have you go to Monas?
Cheers, Dhidie
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the empty street |
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finally here |
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the goblet deck |
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observation deck |
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enjoying the view from the top |
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where's our house? |
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the reliefs outside the building |
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the museum |
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my favourite diorama, KAA 1951 |
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his favourite one |
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my happy face |
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