Sasana Wiratama Monument Museum of Prince Diponegoro, History museum in Tegalrejo, Indonesia.
The Sasana Wiratama Monument Museum of Prince Diponegoro is a history museum in Tegalrejo, displaying personal belongings, weapons, and everyday objects connected to the prince. The collection is spread across several exhibition halls set within a compound that preserves the original layout of the site.
The site was Prince Diponegoro's residence in Tegalrejo. In 1968 Major General Surono initiated a monument there, continued by Major General Widodo; a decree of 2 July 1968 set up the planning committee, and on 5 October 1968 a inscription reading Ngesti Paras Gapuraning Tunggal was buried in the former compound. Construction finished in 1969 and President Suharto inaugurated the museum on 9 August 1969.
The name Sasana Wiratama means "place for soldiers" in Javanese. Among the 413 items kept here are gamelan instruments, a bandil, shields and kris, and a carriage from the era of Sultan Hamengkubuwono VIII that was made in the Netherlands.
The complex sits on the former grounds of Prince Diponegoro's residence in Tegalrejo, with the museum building and the 20-metre relief monument in the same yard. The entrance is flanked by two hero statues and an inauguration plaque signed by Major General Widodo. Original buildings have been altered, and a lodging section now occupies part of the grounds.
A section of wall known as Tembok Jebol marks the spot where Prince Diponegoro is said to have broken through with his bare hands to flee Dutch soldiers. This damaged part of the wall is still visible today and draws many visitors who come specifically to see it.
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