West Irian Liberation Monument, Jakarta

Name: West Irian Liberation Monument
Address: Lapangan Banteng, Jakarta, Indonesia

#113 among attractions in Jakarta

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West Irian Liberation Monument is a postwar modernist monument located in Jakarta, Indonesia. It is located in the center of Lapangan Banteng in Sawah Besar, Central Jakarta. Sukarno, then President of Indonesia, commissioned the monument in 1963 following the West New Guinea dispute in which Indonesia received the territory of Western New Guinea from the Netherlands. ()

Built: 1963 (61 years ago)Coordinates: 6°10'13"S, 106°50'6"E

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Lapangan BantengJakarta Pusat (Sawah Besar)Jakarta Indonesia

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West Irian Liberation Monument – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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1.5 miSW
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to West Irian Liberation Monument?

Nearby attractions include Lapangan Banteng, Jakarta (2 min walk), St. Peter's Cathedral, Jakarta (4 min walk), St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Jakarta (5 min walk), A.A. Maramis Building, Jakarta (5 min walk).

How to get to West Irian Liberation Monument by public transport?

The nearest stations to West Irian Liberation Monument:

Bus

Deplu • Lines: 2 (6 min walk)
Pasar Baru • Lines: 3 (8 min walk)

Train

Juanda (11 min walk)
Gambir (14 min walk)