Trowulan (Majapahit Capital Site)
Trowulan
Capital ruins of the Majapahit Kingdom from the 14th and 15th centuries, scattered with red-brick gates, bathing pools, and temples. The Majapahit Museum has a rich collection.
Trowulan was the capital of the Majapahit Kingdom, the most powerful dynasty in Indonesian history, and its ruins spread over about 100 square kilometers. Main highlights include the Majapahit Museum, with statues, ceramics, and Chinese porcelain; the two red-brick gates, Candi Bajang Ratu and Wringin Lawang; the royal bathing pool Candi Tikus; and the Reclining Buddha temple, Maha Vihara. It is about 60 km from Surabaya, roughly 1.5 hours by car. The sites are scattered, so hiring a car for half a day to a full day is recommended. Admission to each site is low.
Opening hours
About 8:00 am–4:00 pm; museum closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Sidoarjo Mud Flow (Lumpur Lapindo)
- Mpu Tantular Museum
- Ciputra Waterpark
- Al-Akbar National Mosque
- Surabaya Zoo
- Taman Bungkul
- Tomb of Sunan Giri
- Jalan Tunjungan