Monument Yogya Kembali, History museum and monument in Mlati, Indonesia.
Description
The memorial stands in the Mlati district north of the city center and was built in the shape of a pyramid with a pointed copper roof. Exhibition rooms spread across three floors and display weapons, uniforms, photographs and documents from the independence struggle.
History
The site was inaugurated in 1985 to commemorate the recapture of the city by Indonesian forces on March 1, 1949. That military success led by Lieutenant Colonel Soeharto lasted only six hours and demonstrated the strength of the Indonesian independence movement against the Dutch.
Culture
The name means 'Yogyakarta Returns' in Javanese, referring to the moment when the city came back under Indonesian control during the independence struggle. Visitors see dioramas with life-sized figures that recreate scenes from the daily lives of soldiers and civilians during the revolution.
Practical
The building opens its doors from Tuesday to Sunday between 8 in the morning and 4 in the afternoon, and remains closed on Mondays. The best time to come is in the morning when temperatures are still comfortable and fewer school groups are around.
Did you know?
On the top floor there is a silent memorial room with a flagpole in the center, where relief panels show both armed combat and diplomatic negotiations. School classes often use this room for moments of silence while the flag flies outside in the wind.
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