Merdeka Palace (English: or Independence Palace, Indonesian: Istana Merdeka or Istana Gambir, Dutch: Paleis te Koningsplein), is one of the 6 presidential palace of Indonesia. The palace is located in Central Jakarta, Indonesia, 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.