Prince Diponegoro Monument, Jakarta

Name: Prince Diponegoro Monument
Address: Jakarta, Indonesia

#136 among attractions in Jakarta

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Prince Diponegoro Monument is a bronze equestrian statue of the Javanese Prince Diponegoro boldly riding a horse. The statue is located at Merdeka Square, Jakarta, in the northern part of the park. The statue symbolizes Diponegoro's leadership of his people against the Dutch colonial rulers during the Java War of 1825-1830. The statue was designed by an Italian sculptor Vittorio Di Colbertaldo. It was donated to Indonesia in 1965 by Dr. Mario Pitto, a wealthy Italian businessman who had served as the Italian consul-general to Indonesia in the early 1960s. ()

Built: 1967 (57 years ago)Coordinates: 6°10'24"S, 106°49'37"E

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Jakarta Pusat (Gambir)Jakarta Indonesia

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Prince Diponegoro Monument – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sarinah, National Museum, National Monument, Istiqlal Mosque.

1 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre, Department store
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~790 ftS
Iconic homage to Indonesian independence
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~1790 ftNE
Massive mosque with modern style
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~1560 ftNW
Palace
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0.8 miNE
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1.2 miS
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~750 ftS
Iconic place with historical buildings
Merdeka Square, Jakarta
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0.5 miNE
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0.5 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art gallery
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0.7 miNE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Prince Diponegoro Monument?

Nearby attractions include Merdeka Square, Jakarta (4 min walk), National Monument, Jakarta (4 min walk), Gambir, Jakarta (5 min walk), Merdeka Palace, Jakarta (8 min walk).

How to get to Prince Diponegoro Monument by public transport?

The nearest stations to Prince Diponegoro Monument:

Bus

Gambir 1 • Lines: 2 (7 min walk)
Istiqlal • Lines: 2 (8 min walk)

Train

Gambir (9 min walk)
Juanda (14 min walk)