Monumen Perjuangan Rakyat Jawa Barat, Independence monument in Bandung City, Indonesia.
Monumen Perjuangan Rakyat Jawa Barat is an independence monument in Bandung that documents the struggle for freedom in West Java. Below ground, a museum displays objects and evidence spanning from the colonial period through the DI/TII rebellion era.
The monument was built in 1991 and officially opened in 1995 by West Java's governor. It honors resistance movements including uprisings against Dutch rule and the regional DI/TII movement that emerged in the 20th century.
The monument preserves memories of resistance against colonial rule and regional independence movements that shaped West Java's identity. These struggles remain part of how local people understand their place and history.
The site is located on Dipati Ukur Street in Bandung and welcomes visitors on both weekdays and weekends. The underground museum section may involve stairs and varied access points, so it helps to check conditions before your visit.
The architecture mimics sharpened bamboo spears, a symbol tied to traditional weaponry and resistance. This design blends indigenous symbolism with modern construction across its expansive grounds.
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