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What to See in Cirebon - Top Sights and Attractions

Discover 5 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Cirebon (Indonesia). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: At-Taqwa Mosque, Keraton Kasepuhan, and Kraton Kacirebonan. Also, be sure to include Port of Cirebon in your itinerary.

Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Cirebon (West Java).

At-Taqwa Mosque

At-Taqwa Mosque
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At-Taqwa Mosque or At-Taqwa Grand Mosque is a historical mosque in the city of Cirebon, West Java, founded in 1918. Today it is one of the congregational mosques in Cirebon and considered an icon of the city. The mosque also provides Islamic learning as well as public services such as blood donation and a free ambulance.[1]

Address: Jl. Kartini No.mor. 2, 45121 Kota Cirebon

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Keraton Kasepuhan

Historical landmark in Kejaksan, Indonesia
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Historical landmark in Kejaksan, Indonesia. The Kraton Kasepuhan is the oldest kraton in the Indonesian city of Cirebon. It is the residence of the Sultan of Kasepuhan and the royal palace of Sultanate of Cirebon.[2]

Address: Kesepuhan, Lemahwungkuk, 45114 Kota Cirebon

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Kraton Kacirebonan

Tourist attraction in Cirebon, Indonesia
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Also known as: Keraton Kacirebonan

Tourist attraction in Cirebon, Indonesia. The Kraton Kacirebonan is the oldest Kraton in the Indonesian city of Cirebon. It has existed since 1807. This colonial building has housed many historical relics such as Keris, Puppet, war equipment, Gamelan and others. Kacirebonan in the area of the District Pulasaren Pekalipan village, exactly 1 kilometer southwest of Kasepuhan Palace and approximately 500 meters south of Keraton Kanoman. Kraton Kacirebonan is positioned from north to south with a land area of about 46,500 square meters.[3]

Address: Pulasaren, Pekalipan, 45116 Cirebon

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Port of Cirebon

Port of Cirebon
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Also known as: Pelabuhan Cirebon

The Port of Cirebon is a multipurpose seaport in the city of Cirebon on the north coast of the Indonesian island of Java.

Port activity is dominated by bulk imports of coal, liquid asphalt and vegetable oils for the West Java hinterland. Minor operations include a small container terminal and a single passenger berth. In 2006 the port handled 3.27 million metric tons (MT) of trade, more than 90 percent as imports from other Indonesian ports.[4]

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Cirebon City Hall

City hall in Cirebon, Indonesia
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Also known as: Balai Kota Cirebon

City hall in Cirebon, Indonesia. Cirebon City Hall is a city hall in Cirebon City, Indonesia. The building shows implementation of the Dutch Amsterdam School Style in the colonial Dutch East Indies, now Indonesia.[5]

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