Heroes Monument, Jakarta

Name: Heroes Monument
Address: Jalan Prapatan, Jakarta, Indonesia

#106 among attractions in Jakarta

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The Heroes Monument, popularly known as Tugu Tani is a bronze statue and important landmark located in Jakarta, Indonesia. The monument celebrates the heroes of the struggles of the Indonesian nation symbolized by a peasant youth wearing a caping with a rifle on his shoulder, a mother behind him offering him a dish of rice. The caping is a traditional farmer's hat in Indonesia, thus the statue is also referred as the Farmer's Monument. ()

Local name: Patung Pahlawan Built: 1963 (61 years ago)Elevation: 23 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 6°10'58"S, 106°50'6"E

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Jalan PrapatanJakarta Pusat (Menteng)Jakarta Indonesia

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Heroes Monument – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

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Museum, History museum
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Heroes Monument?

Nearby attractions include All Saints Church, Jakarta (2 min walk), Capital of Indonesia, Jakarta (4 min walk), Pekalongan Batik Museum, Jakarta (9 min walk), National Gallery of Indonesia, Jakarta (9 min walk).

How to get to Heroes Monument by public transport?

The nearest stations to Heroes Monument:

Bus

Kwitang • Lines: 2 (7 min walk)
Gambir 2 • Lines: 2 (10 min walk)

Train

Gondangdia (7 min walk)
Gambir (13 min walk)

Metro

Bundaran HI • Lines: Ns (27 min walk)