National Press Monument

The National Press Monument is a monument and museum to the national Indonesian press. Formally established in 1978, more than 20 years after it was first proposed, the monument is located in Surakarta, Central Java, and operated by the Ministry of Communications and Informatics.

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Opening hours: 8:00 AM—3:00 PM
Type: Museum
Description: Monument and museum to press in Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia. A place where you can see a glimpse of the history of the development of the National press in Indonesia.
Also known as: “Monumen Pers Nasional”
Address: Jalan Gajah Mada, Surakarta

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include House of Danar Hadi and Radya Pustaka Museum.

House of Danar Hadi

Museum

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House of Danar Hadi is a museum, which is situated 450 metres southwest of National Press Monument.

Radya Pustaka Museum

Museum

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Radya Pustaka Museum is a museum in Surakarta, Indonesia. Established in 1890, it is the second oldest museum in Indonesia. The museum keeps various literature in Old Javanese and Dutch languages. Radya Pustaka Museum is situated 570 metres southwest of National Press Monument.

Pura Mangkunegaran

Museum

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The Pura Mangkunegaran is a palace complex in the city of Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia. It is the official palace and residence of the Duke of Mangkunegara and his family. Pura Mangkunegaran is situated 570 metres east of National Press Monument.