Tomb of Sunan Giri
Makam Sunan Giri
The tomb of Sunan Giri, one of the 'Nine Saints' of Java, on a hill in Gresik. It is one of East Java's most important Islamic pilgrimage sites.
Sunan Giri was one of the 'Nine Saints' who spread Islam in Java in the 15th century. On a hill in Gresik, he founded the Giri Kingdom (Giri Kedaton) and a school of Islamic learning. The tomb sits at the summit, reached by many flights of steps, with ancient stone gates and wood carvings along the way. Its architecture blends Javanese and Islamic styles. Pilgrims arrive all day long, and the atmosphere is solemn. It is about 25 km from Surabaya, roughly 45 minutes by car, and can be visited together with the tomb of Sunan Malik Ibrahim in Gresik. Dress modestly, and women should wear a headscarf.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Ciputra Waterpark
- House of Sampoerna
- Kota Lama Surabaya & Jembatan Merah
- Sunan Ampel Mosque & Arab Quarter
- Pasar Pabean
- Church of the Birth of Our Lady (Kepanjen Church)
- Surabaya Chinatown (Kya-Kya)
- Kampung Lawas Maspati