Jakarta: Monuments, Museums, and Points of Interest

Jakarta: Monuments

One of the iconic landmarks in the city is the National Monument (Monas), renowned for its flame-shaped gold foil peak.
Quietly nestled in the central square of Jakarta, Tugu Tani is a statue dedicated to unknown soldiers and farmers.
Welcome Statue (Patung Selamat Datang) is a symbol of hospitality, situated in the centre of a roundabout in the Menteng district.
Tugu Proklamasi is a historic monument located where Indonesia’s independence from the Dutch was declared.

National Museum of Indonesia (Museum Nasional), often called the Elephant Museum due to the elephant statue at its entrance, holds an extensive collection of historical, prehistorical, archaeological and ethnographic artefacts.
Jakarta History Museum (Museum Sejarah Jakarta), located in Old Town, primarily showcases the city’s colonial Dutch period.
Museum Bank Indonesia reflects the lengthy and complex monetary and economic history of Indonesia.
Wayang Museum, dedicated to Javanese puppetry, houses a vast assortment of puppets from all corners of Indonesia and the rest of the world.

ISKCON Radha Parthasarathi Mandir, also known as Hare Krishna Temple, is a renowned religious destination visited by both locals and tourists.
Ragunan Zoo is a family-friendly attraction home to a vast variety of indigenous and global wildlife species.
Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Indonesia’s national stadium, is a key site for national and international sports events.
Taman Mini Indonesia Indah showcases the variety of Indonesian culture, offering themes related to traditional houses, clothing, and other cultural elements from all the provinces.