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Heroes Monument, Obelisk monument in Surabaya, Indonesia.

The Heroes Monument stands 41.15 meters tall with a shape resembling an inverted nail and features ten curved sections on its surface.

The monument marks the location of the Battle of Surabaya on November 10, 1945, where Indonesian freedom fighters confronted Allied and Dutch forces.

The monument serves as a central gathering point each November 10th for commemorative ceremonies honoring Indonesian independence fighters.

Visitors can access the underground museum beneath the monument, which displays photographs, weapons, and artifacts from the 1945 battle.

The monument structure contains eleven segments and ten curved sections, representing the date 10-11-1945 of the historical battle.

Location: Surabaya

Inception: 1952

Height: 41.15 m

GPS coordinates: -7.24580,112.73790

Latest update: December 5, 2025 16:03

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