monas a symbol of jakarta

monas ( or the monument nasional ) is a 450 ft ( 137m ) tall tower in central jakarta,symbolizing the figth for indonesian's independence.construction began in 1961 under sukarno and was not finished until 1975 under suharto.it is topped by a 14.5 ton bronze flame. which is plated in 35kg ( 1,125 troy ounces ) of gold.visitor can take an elevator up to a platform with a view of medan merdeka park,istiqlal mosque,and the city.inside the base of the monument is an exhibition on the country's declaration of independence and several dioramas showing the history of indonesia.