Keraton Kasepuhan
The oldest and best-preserved of Cirebon's four palaces. Its red brick gate, wall decorations of Chinese porcelain plates and royal carriage museum are the highlights.
Keraton Kasepuhan was expanded in 1529 by the sultanate family on the basis of the 15th-century palace Pakungwati, and it is the heart of the Sultanate of Cirebon. The palace blends red-brick split gates from the Javanese Hindu period, Islamic elements, and Chinese Ming and Qing porcelain plates and Dutch tiles set into its walls, reflecting the multicultural character of this port city. The museum displays a replica of the royal carriage Singa Barong, a mythical beast combining elephant, eagle and dragon features, along with the sultanate's regalia. Admission costs tens of thousands of Indonesian rupiah. You can hire a guide inside the palace (a tip is expected). Dress so that your shoulders and knees are covered.
Opening hours
About 08:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Sang Cipta Rasa Grand Mosque
- Keraton Kanoman
- Keraton Kacirebonan
- Klenteng Talang
- Gedung BAT & Old Town Heritage
- Vihara Dewi Welas Asih (Tiao Kak Sie)
- At-Taqwa Grand Mosque
- Gua Sunyaragi