Cirebon, Trading port city in West Java, Indonesia
Description
Cirebon is a port city on the northern coast of Java in West Java, Indonesia, spreading across five districts. The city sits about 8 meters above sea level near the border with Central Java, linking historic harbor quarters with modern residential areas.
History
The settlement began in 1388 as a small fishing village called Muara Jati at the mouth of a river. During the 15th century it grew into a sultanate that controlled important sea lanes between Java and the Spice Islands.
Culture
Residents speak Jawareh, a dialect blending Javanese and Sundanese that reflects the city's mixed roots. Markets along the coast show Chinese temples next to Javanese mosques, making centuries of trading traditions visible today.
Practical
Access to the city is through Kertajati Airport or the coastal highway Jalur Pantura, which crosses Java from east to west. Trains connect the city daily with Jakarta to the west and Surabaya to the east, with journeys taking several hours.
Did you know?
In the Trusmi district, craftspeople produce batik textiles with coastal patterns that include Chinese motifs, using techniques handed down through generations. Visitors can enter the workshops and watch as wax is applied by hand to cotton before the fabrics are dyed.
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Palace Kasepuhan
2.5 km
Gua Sunyaragi
1.5 km
Kraton Kanoman
2.5 km
Great Mosque of Cirebon
2.5 km
Kraton Kacirebonan
2.1 km
Cirebon Waterland Ade Irma Suryani
3.4 km
Red Mosque of Panjunan
2.9 km
Bima Stadium
2.2 kmKasepuhan Palace Heritage Museum
2.5 km
At-Taqwa Mosque, Cirebon
3.4 kmKanoman Palace Heritage Building Museum
2.6 kmMasjid Agung Kasepuhan Cirebon
2.4 kmMasjid Merah Panjunan
2.9 km
Javasche Bank Cheribon
3.1 kmPadang Golf Ciperna
4.6 kmCirebon Kanoman Palace Heritage Building Museum
2.4 kmSinga Barong Carriage Museum
2.4 kmMuseum Keraton Kasepuhan
2.4 kmPadang Golf Ciperna
4.9 kmSarwajala Maritime Museum
3.1 kmJagakali International Art Festival #7
2.3 kmKasepuhan Palace Heritage Museum
2.3 kmPatung Bima Cirebon
2.2 kmPatung Penari Topeng
2.9 kmPatung Lembu Kecil
2.4 kmWork of art
3.7 kmWork of art
3.7 kmCannon
2.4 km
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