Merdeka Palace
The Merdeka Palace (Indonesian: Istana Merdeka; also known in Indonesian as Istana Gambir and during the Dutch colonial times as Paleis te Koningsplein), is one of six presidential palaces in Indonesia. It is located on the north side of the Merdeka Square in Central Jakarta, Indonesia and is used as the official residence of the president of the Republic of Indonesia. The palace was a residence for the governor-general of the Dutch East Indies during the colonial era. In 1949, the palace was renamed Merdeka Palace, "(ke)merdeka(an)" meaning "freedom" or "independence". The Merdeka Palace is part of the 6.8 ha (17 acres) Jakarta Presidential Palace Complex, which also includes the Negara Palace, Wisma Negara (state guest house), Sekretariat Negara (State Secretariat), and the Bina Graha building. It is the center of the Indonesian executive authority.
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Jalan Medan Merdeka Utara, Special Capital Region of Jakarta Gambir (Central Jakarta)
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N -6.1702777777778 ° | E 106.82416666667 ° |
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Istana Merdeka
Jalan Medan Merdeka Utara
10110 Special Capital Region of Jakarta, Gambir (Central Jakarta)
Indonesia
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