Tourist Attractions in Cirebon Must Be Visited


Cirebon is an area in West Java Province. Cirebon has a number of attractions that are not inferior to other favorite holiday destinations such as Bandung, Jogja, or Bogor. The city is famous for its gincong gincong mango lately, many travelers choose it as a tourist destination. Every long holiday season, Cirebon suddenly crowded by many tourists who come from outside the city.

The increase in tourist arrivals to Cirebon in recent years has not been spared from economic developments and its rather rapid development. Since the opening of the Cipali Toll Road, the distance to Cirebon has become even faster.

Not only that, the presence of a number of lodgings in every corner of the city also increasingly provides convenience and comfort for tourists. Well, for those of you who plan to visit the City of Shrimp, there are several recommendations for tourist attractions in Cirebon that are worth a visit. There anything? Come, see the complete description below:

1. Keraton Kasepuhan

Keraton Kasepuhan is the first tourist attraction in Cirebon that must be visited, especially if you are interested in the history of Cirebon. The palace in Cirebon was built in 1529 by Prince Mas Mohammad Arifin which incidentally is the great-grandson of Sunan Gunung Jati.

The palace which was originally called the Pakungwati Palace was built as the center of Cirebon government in the past. The name of the tourist attractions in Cirebon was later changed to Kasepuhan Palace after the division of the palace during the reign of Prince Mertawijaya, known as Sultan Sepuh Mohammad Syamsudin Mertawijaya. So, what can be seen at Keraton Kasepuhan?

You can visit the palace museum to see various historical relics such as the golden train, gamelan from 1426, antique paintings of Prabu Siliwangi, tambourines left by Sunan Kalijaga, to mini cannons. You can also explore the Keraton area to observe its architecture which has a high philosophical value. Keraton Kasepuhan Cirebon is located at Jalan Kasepuhan Number 43, Lemahwutut, Cirebon City.

2. Kanoman Palace

Kanoman Palace is a historical tourist destination in Cirebon that is no less interesting than Kasepuhan Palace. Even though it has undergone many renovations, the Kanoman Palace still maintains Javanese and Chinese architectural decorations and styles that contain historical value of the development of the Islamic empire in Indonesia. Various collections of historical objects such as paintings, ceramic crafts, and the legendary Paksi Naga Liman chariot can be found at this tourist spot in Cirebon.

Since it was founded in 1678, the Kanoman Palace still holds its traditions and traditions today. One of the most famous court traditions is the Long Amulet Ritual which is usually held every month of Mawlid. The Long Amulet ritual begins with the washing of heirlooms belonging to the Kanoman Palace for 40 days and is followed by a procession of heirlooms and mountains of produce from the Jinem Hall to the Kanoman Palace Mosque. This procession is always awaited by Cirebon residents and tourists. Besides having a high philosophical value, the Long Jimat ritual can also be an arena of thanksgiving for residents around the Kanoman Palace.

The Kanoman Palace is open daily for tourists at 09: 00-17: 00. Visitors only need to pay an entrance ticket of Rp. 7,000 to enjoy historical tourism at the Kanoman Palace.

3. Tomb of Sunan Gunung Jati

4. Taman Sari Cave Sunyaragi

5. Cirebon Waterland Taman Ade Irma Suryani

6. Sang Cipta Rasa Grand Mosque

7. Bukit Gronggong

8. Lake Remis

9. Setu Pegok

10.Trusmi Batik Center

11. Ciwaringin Ecotourism

12. Plangon Forest

13. Cikalahang Tourism Village

14. Kejawan Beach

15. Attorney Square

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