Monument of National Heroes
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The Heroes Monument, locally known as Tugu Pahlawan, is a prominent pillar-shaped monument standing 41.15 meters tall in downtown Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia. It was constructed to honor the youth of Surabaya and other Indonesian fighters who died during the Battle of Surabaya on 10 November 1945, a pivotal and largest single battle in the Indonesian National Revolution. The monument is a central symbol of the city and a focal point for annual commemorations on Heroes’ Day. Beneath the monument lies the 10 November Museum, a two-story building featuring exhibitions, documentary photographs, dioramas depicting eight significant events of the battle, and an auditorium. The monument’s location is historically significant as it stands on land formerly occupied by the Raad van Justitie building, which was later used by the Japanese Kempeitai during World War II. The groundbreaking ceremony was led by Indonesia's first president, Sukarno, on 10 November 1951, and the monument was officially opened exactly one year later in 1952.
ヒント: Visit the Heroes Monument on or around 10 November to experience the vibrant national Heroes’ Day commemorations. Purchasing tickets for the 10 November Museum in advance can help avoid queues. Morning visits are recommended to enjoy the site with less crowd and cooler temperatures. Discounts may be available for students and groups. The monument is centrally located and accessible by public transportation.
興味深い事実
- •The monument stands 41.15 meters tall and is pillar-shaped, symbolizing strength and resilience.
- •The 10 November Museum beneath the monument features dioramas that depict eight key events from the Battle of Surabaya.
- •The Battle of Surabaya on 10 November 1945 is nationally commemorated as Heroes’ Day (Hari Pahlawan) in Indonesia.
- •The monument was inaugurated by Indonesia's first president, Sukarno, exactly one year after the groundbreaking ceremony.
- •The site was formerly used by the Japanese Kempeitai during World War II, adding historical depth to its location.
歴史
The Heroes Monument was constructed to commemorate the Battle of Surabaya on 10 November 1945, the largest battle during the Indonesian National Revolution where local republican forces fought against Allied troops and returning Dutch colonial forces.
The foundation stone was laid on 10 November 1951 by President Sukarno and Surabaya’s mayor, with the monument officially inaugurated one year later on 10 November 1952.
The site itself holds historical significance, having been the location of the Raad van Justitie building and later the Japanese Kempeitai headquarters during World War II, reflecting Surabaya’s colonial and wartime past.
場所ガイド
Heroes Monument Pillar1952
The main pillar-shaped monument standing 41.15 meters tall, symbolizing the bravery and sacrifice of Surabaya’s youth and Indonesian fighters during the Battle of Surabaya.
10 November Museum1952
Located beneath the monument, this two-story museum presents exhibitions explaining the monument's meaning, with documentary photographs, dioramas of eight battle events, and an auditorium for educational purposes.