Cirebon

Geographical unit

Cirebon is a city with a seaport on the north coast of the island of Java, Indonesia 300 km east of Jakarta with 223,000 inhabitants. The city lies at the junction between West Java and Central Java ( Sunda region ) (Central Java) and has preserved cultural influences from both regions.

History

Cirebon is a former Muslim city-state, founded in the early 16th century by Sunan Gunungjati of Demak. In 1681 the city came under the rule of the Dutch East India Company. From 1705 she was Dutch Protektoriat and was jointly administered by three sultans. Since the 17th century migrated to Chinese. Since the 20th century Cirebon is also known as Kota Udang (Prawn city).

Management

Cirebon is divided into five districts: Harjamukti, Kejaksan, Kesambi, Lemahwungkuk and Pekalipan.

Attractions

• Kraton Kespuhan, Sultan palace of the rulers of the house Sepuh with a small museum, the oldest part of 1529
• Mesjid Agung Mosque in the Javanese style
• Kanoman Kraton, Palace of the Sultans of Anom ( 1588)
• Kleteng Thiaw you Kak, Chinese temple
• Balaikota, City Hall prewar
• Taman Sunyaragi, pleasure palace of the Sultan of brick and plaster of 1852, 4 km southwest of the city
• Grave of Gunungjati 6 km north of the city, the Muslim warrior's grave ( Fatahillah, died 1580), one of nine Muslim saints of Java ( wali songo ).

Culture

• Melting pot of Javanese, Sundanese and Chinese Culture
• Center of the wayang topeng, a masked dance drama

Economy

• Center of the batik industry
• Fishing