Perpustakaan Nasional Republik Indonesia
Perpusnas
Indonesia's 24-storey national library on the south side of Medan Merdeka, open seven days a week with free Wi-Fi, power outlets and big reading rooms.
- Address
- Jl. Medan Merdeka Selatan No. 11, Gambir
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 08:00–19:00, Sat–Sun 09:00–16:00
- Area
- Gambir, Jakarta Pusat (Central)
- Website
- perpusnas.go.id
About
Opened in 2017, the 126.3 m tower was billed as the world's tallest national library, with 24 floors of reading rooms, exhibition spaces and audio-visual collections. Plenty of tables, chairs and sofas come with power outlets and free Wi-Fi, which makes it a favourite study and work spot. TransJakarta's Balai Kota, Perpustakaan Nasional and IRTI stops are all within walking distance.
- Open daily, until 19:00 on weekdays
- Free Wi-Fi and power outlets
- 24 floors of reading rooms and exhibitions
- Walk from Monas and Balai Kota
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National monumentNational Monument (Monas)
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