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National Library of Indonesia

Imagine a super tall building filled with stories! It's Indonesia's biggest library, holding millions of books!

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Building of the National Library of Indonesia

Building of the National Library of Indonesia

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Entrance of the National Library of Indonesia
National Library of Indonesia building in Salemba, Central Jakarta
Babad Diponegoro manuscript at National Library of Indonesia, Jakarta
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Lobby of the National Library of Indonesia
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Reading section in the National Library of Indonesia

Key Facts

Location
Jakarta, Indonesia.
Height
127 meters (417 feet).
Opened
New building opened in 2017.
Fun Fact
It's claimed to be the tallest library building in the world.

Where the Stories Live!

The National Library of Indonesia is in a busy city called Jakarta. It's right next to a big, open space called Merdeka Square, which is like a giant park in the middle of the city. Think of it as a special house for books, where people can go to read and learn all sorts of amazing things. It's a place for stories about people, history, and so much more!

A Library's Big Adventure!

This library started a long, long time ago, even before your grandparents were born! It grew by bringing together books from other libraries. In 2017, a brand new, super tall building opened. It's so tall, it's like a skyscraper just for books! This new building helps keep all the stories safe and sound for everyone to enjoy.

More Books Than You Can Count!

This library is like a treasure chest overflowing with books! It has so many that it's impossible to count them all. It's a place where people can find books about everything โ€“ from ancient history to exciting adventures. It's a special library that helps people learn and discover new things every single day.

The Tallest Book House Ever!

Get ready for a WOW fact! The new National Library of Indonesia building is super, super tall. It's 127 meters high, which is taller than a 40-story building! That makes it one of the tallest libraries in the whole world. Imagine all those books stacked up so high!

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