The National Monument

independence square is a large square located in the center of Jakarta, Indonesia. The square is surrounded by various offices and important buildings such as the Merdeka Palace,Supreme Court, as well as various state ministry offices. In the middle of Merdeka square there is the Indonesian National Monument.with the Ministry of Defense complex and Central Museum on the west road, and Gambir Railway Station on the east.Merdeka Square is located in the center of Jakarta, also known as Modica Square.The surrounding streets are wide and tidy, dotted with flowers and trees, and full of greenery. Many locals take leisurely strolls here.There is also a music fountain in the garden on the west side of the monument.