Keraton Kasepuhan
Keraton Kasepuhan
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Lina Maharani
Bekasi, Indonesia8 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
When you came to Cirebon I think you have to visit this place. Since this is one of the Keraton in Cirebon. Very interesting visiting it. Especially they have "Museum Pusaka". In that musem you can see traditional Cirebon Weapon and some ceramic that given from China.
Written 5 January 2020
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G2Kpauly
Melbourne, Australia3,576 contributions
Jan 2023 • Solo
I walked around here late in the afternoon with no guide as no one spoke English. So I had no idea what this is but it's interesting to take some photos. Also no official ticket was given so dunno if it was legit. I just had to give these guys 12000 at the gate.
Written 31 January 2023
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Raymond W
Townsville, Australia4,525 contributions
Jul 2011 • Couples
The most famous palace (keraton) in Java is in Yogyakarta, and dates to the middle of the eighteenth century, but this gorgeous little palace in the port-city of Cirebon pre-dates it by three centuries and is by far our favorite Indonesian palace. It is not large or particularly grandiose, so many tourists come away disappointed. So don't go there expecting grandiosity; what this palace really has to offer is its great authenticity and antiquity.
The finest section is the 'siti inggil', or resting area, in the front. Characterized by red-brick walls and pavilions, inset with antique porcelain, it is an artistically delightful complex. The wood carving here is some of the oldest and finest in all Java. The whole monument is tragically neglected and many of the walls are on a lean, but they have so far avoided collapse.
The second behind is a little more recent, though it still dates back to the earliest period of Islamization in Java. It is a very small palace. It more resembles a simple villa, but the mixture of Asian and European furniture gives it a subtly refined atmosphere. We highly recommend this place.
The finest section is the 'siti inggil', or resting area, in the front. Characterized by red-brick walls and pavilions, inset with antique porcelain, it is an artistically delightful complex. The wood carving here is some of the oldest and finest in all Java. The whole monument is tragically neglected and many of the walls are on a lean, but they have so far avoided collapse.
The second behind is a little more recent, though it still dates back to the earliest period of Islamization in Java. It is a very small palace. It more resembles a simple villa, but the mixture of Asian and European furniture gives it a subtly refined atmosphere. We highly recommend this place.
Written 21 October 2011
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John B
Den Helder, The Netherlands181 contributions
Oct 2011 • Friends
Tidak besar tetapi terlalu berminat.Keep it in good maintenance.
A nation without history is a poor nation.
A nation without history is a poor nation.
Written 17 December 2011
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Teds19
Singapore35 contributions
Nov 2012 • Family
Good to visit to see the culture, however, it's very clear that the Palace is short of fund. Gov't need to look into preserving this Cultural spot!
Written 30 November 2012
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ariwardani
Tangerang, Indonesia604 contributions
Mar 2012 • Family
I like the way they give guide. They use high school students to practice being a guide.
What I don't like is whenever we enter a room, they ask us to give extra money "voluntarily" for maintenance of the palace.
What I don't like is whenever we enter a room, they ask us to give extra money "voluntarily" for maintenance of the palace.
Written 10 April 2012
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DDelorean
Jakarta, Indonesia42 contributions
Nov 2020 • Friends
After days of doing adventure tours in West Java with Java Private Tour, I finally arrived in Cirebon City to explore the arts, culture and history of the Kasepuhan palace in Cirebon, a historical place which in my opinion is very interesting, I am quite happy to be able to witness directly the ornaments of buildings and historical items that have a blend of Chinese, Indian and Indonesian. However, it is unfortunate because the tour guide service from the management at the Kasepuhan Cirebon palace has limitations in English communication, fortunately when I visited this place I was accompanied by a crew from Java Private Tour so that the crew from Java Private Tour could translate Indonesian and Cirebon regional accent into English, which finally made me understand the storyline about history, art and culture that was conveyed, and I very enjoy this tour.
Written 19 November 2020
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Dee_Mulyana
Jonggol, Indonesia226 contributions
Nov 2019 • Solo
Is the biggest and oldest palace in Cirebon. With an area of 25 hectares has a unique architecture. This palace integrates elements from various religions and cultures in its building, combines European, Chinese and Javanese culture and combines elements of Hinduism and Buddhism. Which is a symbol of harmony between religions and cultures is maintained. There is a museum in this area that can be visited by tourists. Contains various heirlooms and painting collections from the kingdom. A historical relic of the great Islamic civilization. The most famous in this museum is the "Singa Barong" kencana train, which is the Sunan Gunung Jati vehicle.
This palace is a historical relic of the great Islamic civilization.
This palace is a historical relic of the great Islamic civilization.
Written 20 November 2019
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oka2310
South Tangerang, Indonesia62 contributions
Feb 2017 • Business
This Kraton is cool!! I love the ambiance of.
Full of historical. All the "Abdi Dalem" very friendly. I love the all.
I meet Mr. Sultan Arief there. He treated me a cup tea and cake. He is a nice person, humble, low profile and down to earth.
Thank you pak Sultan for treated.
Full of historical. All the "Abdi Dalem" very friendly. I love the all.
I meet Mr. Sultan Arief there. He treated me a cup tea and cake. He is a nice person, humble, low profile and down to earth.
Thank you pak Sultan for treated.
Written 7 May 2017
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Marcel B
Begijnendijk, Belgium136 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
Cirebon is not the only city with a "keraton" (sultan's palace). Compared with the somptuous keraton of Yogyakarta this palace in Cirebon may look a bit minimal, but on walk with a local guide (speaks unfortunately only Bahasa Indonesia) the tourist can discover many interesting facts.
Written 26 July 2019
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My 2020 summer vacation plans have been delayed, so I have been planning to visit Cirebon in the summer vacation 2021, I am very interested in visiting this Kasepuhan Cirebon palace, and want to know many stories about Cirebon and antiques hunting, is it possible that one of you can refer me to a language translation service who can also be a personal driver and personal guide and arrange my travel plans, I don't care if it's a company or an individual, the most important thing is I need someone who is very flexible, easy going and knowledgeable.
Written 19 November 2020
Hi clementmanzareck, My best advice is try to call back Java Private Tour, I checked on your previous trip you used the Java Private Tour service when you went on a waterfall adventure in the West Java area, and it was also a very coincidence because just one day ago I also visited Cirebon for holidays and historical tours while looking for antiques using the services of Java Private Tour too, I highly recommend Java Private Tour.
Written 19 November 2020
Assalamu'alaikum.. saya hanya ingin ber silaturahmi. Untuk menguatkan keluarga pajajaran..
Written 9 December 2016
Wa’alaikum Salaam Warohmatullohi Wabarokaatuh...🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Written 20 November 2019
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