Independence (Merdeka) Palace ( Ex. Paleis Van De Gouverneur-Generaal ) (Jakarta)

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Merdeka Palace (English: or Independence Palace, Indonesian: Istana Merdeka or Istana Gambir, Dutch: Paleis te Koningsplein), is one of the 6 presidential palace compounds of Indonesia. The Merdeka Palace compound includes Istana Negara (Jakarta). It is in Central Jakarta, Indonesia and is used as the official residence of the President of the Republic of Indonesia. The palace is located directly in front of Merdeka Square and The National Monument.

The palace previously served as a residence for the Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies during the colonial era. In 1949, the palace was renamed Merdeka Palace, "merdeka" is an Indonesian word for "freedom" or "independence".

Merdeka Palace compound includes Negara Palace and 3 other structure: Wisma Negara (State Guesthouse), Sekretariat Negara (State Secretariat), and Bina Graha Building. They make up the Presidential Palace compound in an area of 6.8 hectares (17 acres). It is the center of Indonesian executive authority.