Keraton Kasepuhan Cirebon, A Getaway Towards Diverse Culture

Traveling to Cirebon could be the best solution to stay away from your daily routine in the modern world. One of the most visited destination site in Cirebon is Keraton Kasepuhan. In a glimpse, Keraton Kasepuhan sparks the beauty of a classic Indonesian architecture and culture.

The beam of the sun will find its way through the leaves’ line to add more beauty to the palace, waving a warm welcome for you to explore the palace even further.  Prepare yourself to be awed by the grandest palace in Cirebon while you are exploring the whole 6 hectare area.

Keraton Kasepuhan located on Lemahwungkuk, Cirebon, West Java. The palace was built in 1529 and they still embracing the original architecture of the building. Keraton Kaseouhan has bees the residence of the kingdom family of Cirebon until today.

Although Cirebon is an Islamic empire, your eyes will find a fusion of Hindu heritage, Chines, and European influences. For example, the architecture of the grand red brick fence on the entrance is influenced by once the biggest Hindu Emperor, Majapahit Kingdom.

The palace offers you more than its beauty to explore as it also filled with precious heirlooms that arranged neatly in the museum. One of the most precious heirlooms is the Kereta Kencana Singa Barong that once was the King’s wagon. The magnificent beauty of the wagon invited UNESCO to crown it as the most beautiful wagon in the world.

Getting There

Cirebon is a tourist-friendly city that welcomes you with its diverse culture. You can opt to use a train from Gambir Station in Jakarta. Cirebon also easily accessible through Cipali Toll Road.

Facility

There is plenty of tourism accommodation provided in the area. If you are planning to have a stay in BATIQA Hotel Cirebon, head to Jalan Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo No.99, Sunyaragi, Cirebon.

It is adviseable for you to use online ride-hailing transportation service or a regular taxi to take you to Keraton Kasepuhan for your own convenience.