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Istana Merdeka
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NAME
Istana Merdeka
COUNTRY
Indonesia
ADDRESS
Jl. Medan Merdeka Utara No.3, RT.2/RW.3, Gambir, Kecamatan Gambir, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10110, Indonesia

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About Istana Merdeka
Istana Merdeka is a palace located at Merdeka Square in Jakarta of Indonesia. It is one of the six presidential palaces situated in the country. The construction of the palace started in 1873 for the Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies. It was built in Neoclassical architecture and Indies Empire style by architect James Bartholomew Drossaers. It remains open all 24 hours. Ne entry fee is charged to visit the palace.
How To Reach Istana Merdeka
You can go there using Bus of route number 1A, 2D, and GR1. Going there by Bekasi Line train is also a good option. Your bus will leave you Jalan Medan Merdeka Barat 1b or at Monas 1 which are at 4 or 5 minute walking distance from the palace. Taman Monas and Permorin 1 are equally distant require a 6-minute walk to reach the palace. Other nearby bus stations are Komplek Majapahit Permal, Graha Bima, and Pecenongan 1 located at 8,9 and 10-minute walking distance respectively. The nearest train stations are Juanda and Kemayoran which require 17 minutes and 33 minutes walk to reach the destination.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Istana Merdeka

  • The palace is decorated with a beautiful fountain on the Front Lawn. It also has a 17-meter tall flagpole increasing its beauty and pride.
    The palace is decorated with a beautiful fountain on the Front Lawn. It also has a 17-meter tall flagpole increasing its beauty and pride.
  • It is an important place in the country's politics as the annual flag-raising ceremony takes place in this palace every year on 17 August.
    It is an important place in the country's politics as the annual flag-raising ceremony takes place in this palace every year on 17 August.
  • The entrance of the palace is followed by Ruang Kredensial (credential hall). This hall is enriched with furniture from the colonial era and is decorated with paintings and ceramics works. Most of the diplomatic activities like receiving state guests and ambassadors are conducted here.
    The entrance of the palace is followed by Ruang Kredensial (credential hall). This hall is enriched with furniture from the colonial era and is decora
  • Ruang Jepara is also an important room in the palace. It was a study room of Sukarno. The room is decorated with carved wooden furniture and ornaments from Jepara that's why it got its name.
    Ruang Jepara is also an important room in the palace. It was a study room of Sukarno. The room is decorated with carved wooden furniture and ornaments
  • Ruang Raden Saleh served as the First Lady's office and living room. It is located on the opposite side of Ruang Jepara. It has 5 paintings made by popular Indonesian painter Raden Saleh and also the name of the room is based on his name.
    Ruang Raden Saleh served as the First Lady's office and living room. It is located on the opposite side of Ruang Jepara. It has 5 paintings made by po
  • Ruang Resepsi is a reception room that serves as a venue for state gala dinners, state banquets. Cultural performances and national meetings are also held here. It is the largest room in the whole palace. The hall features two paintings, one is themed from Mahabharata and the other is a Javanese "Jaka Tarub" painting.
    Ruang Resepsi is a reception room that serves as a venue for state gala dinners, state banquets. Cultural performances and national meetings are also
  • Ruang Bendera Pusaka is the room where 'Bendera Pusaka' is kept safely. It was the first flag raised at the time of the Indonesian Declaration of Independence on 17 August 1945.
    Ruang Bendera Pusaka is the room where 'Bendera Pusaka' is kept safely. It was the first flag raised at the time of the Indonesian Declaration of Inde
  • You can see the changing of the guard ceremony by the Presidential Security Forces. The ceremony is held at 8:00 am on the last Sunday of the month. It is open to the public. You can take a place at the palace yard before time to enjoy the whole ceremony.
    You can see the changing of the guard ceremony by the Presidential Security Forces. The ceremony is held at 8:00 am on the last Sunday of the month. I

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