Palagan Ambarawa Monument, symbolizing a military conflict between Indonesian army and allied forces, built to commemorate the struggle of Indonesian army that occurred from december 12 to december 15, 1945 to expel the invaders out from Ambarawa.
Palagan Ambarawa Monument opens daily from 8 am to 5 pm and entrance fee is required. Monday to saturday : IDR 5,000.
Sunday and holidays : IDR 7,500.
Foreign tourist : IDR 30.000.
The monument was inaugurated on december 15, 1974 by the second Indonesian President, General Soeharto.
For those who want to complete their curiosity against the details of Palagan Ambarawa Monument can enter Isdiman Museum, which name derived from Leutnan Colonel Isdiman who died while leading his troops combating allied forces, which is located in the complex.
There were some aircrafts used in World War Two, included bombers, fighters and a limited number of cargo transports. And aircrafts were arguably the most important weapons delivery system. P 51 Mustang, one single seat fighter, was the most feared and effective plane of World War Two. The aircraft covered and greatly assisted the bombers during the war. In addition, because of the slim size and superb acceleration of P 51 Mustang, it was also suitable to be used for war in South East Asia, included in Indonesia. Nevertheless, during Ambarawa war, it was shot down by the fearless Indonesian army. It's now displayed in the monument area.
Japanese and Dutch troops handed over these as well.
There is also a children's playground at Palagan Ambarawa Monument.
