Kanoman Palace
Kanoman Palace
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Raymond W
Townsville, Australia4,531 contributions
Aug 2011 • Couples
Cirebon has two ancient palaces dating from the early days of the island's conversion to Islam. Both of them are small but delightful. If you only see one of them, go to Kasephuan, which has a gorgeous brick pavilion in front and is much better conserved. Kanoman is special too, but it has been left to rot and decay and is in dire need of conservation. In the meantime, you can see just how low a priority cultural heritage seems to be in Indonesia.
This complex has some interesting brick pavilions out front, in the shade of a giant banyan tree, with Chinese and European porcelain embedded in the walls. This mix of local, Chinese and European influences is typical of early Indonesia, a country which was able to absorb foreign culture without losing its own identity. Behind the banyan tree is a gigantic gateway and at the back of the complex is a hall where some of the royal treasures are kept. The most extraordinary of these is a centuries-old wooden carriage with the head of an elephant. In most other countries, this thing would be in the National Museum or maybe even a postage stamp. In Indonesia, it is left in a leaky old pavilion full of cobwebs and dust. One hopes that this place gets some attention before this dilapidated old palace collapses completely.
This complex has some interesting brick pavilions out front, in the shade of a giant banyan tree, with Chinese and European porcelain embedded in the walls. This mix of local, Chinese and European influences is typical of early Indonesia, a country which was able to absorb foreign culture without losing its own identity. Behind the banyan tree is a gigantic gateway and at the back of the complex is a hall where some of the royal treasures are kept. The most extraordinary of these is a centuries-old wooden carriage with the head of an elephant. In most other countries, this thing would be in the National Museum or maybe even a postage stamp. In Indonesia, it is left in a leaky old pavilion full of cobwebs and dust. One hopes that this place gets some attention before this dilapidated old palace collapses completely.
Written July 5, 2012
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JamesLesmana
Jakarta, Indonesia68 contributions
Aug 2015
This small palace has some historical inheritance about the splitting of Cirebonan dynasty. Not many heritage shown in this palace, but the guide has the ability to tell quite an interesting story.
Written February 12, 2016
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M. Misdianto
Jakarta, Indonesia496 contributions
Nov 2013 • Family
This is another KERATON in Cirebon, while the other one is named "KERATON KASEPUHAN". KANOMAN means that this keraton/palace is for the younger family than the older one that reside in KERATON KASEPUHAN.
This area located behind the old market of Cirebon and to get into this area is a bit tricky for a bigger vehicle since the gate is not that big.
The first impression I got is that area poorly managed and seems abandoned by the owner nor the government of Cirebon. Its a pity that this area is abandoned, since it could become the great tourist attraction for domestic and international tourist.
During the visit, I found some door and other part of the building seems going to fall and again poorly maintenance.
This area located behind the old market of Cirebon and to get into this area is a bit tricky for a bigger vehicle since the gate is not that big.
The first impression I got is that area poorly managed and seems abandoned by the owner nor the government of Cirebon. Its a pity that this area is abandoned, since it could become the great tourist attraction for domestic and international tourist.
During the visit, I found some door and other part of the building seems going to fall and again poorly maintenance.
Written September 1, 2014
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_Bart_Piw
Poznan, Poland13 contributions
Apr 2013 • Couples
The first sight when we entered "palace" was number of trashes everywhere in the ground.
The place is not maintained at all!
Despite the history from my perspective this place is big waste of time unless maintanace service is better. This is very dirty and not welcoming you place right now at all.
The place is not maintained at all!
Despite the history from my perspective this place is big waste of time unless maintanace service is better. This is very dirty and not welcoming you place right now at all.
Written May 4, 2013
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Totofore
Jakarta, Indonesia210 contributions
Feb 2013 • Friends
My comment is quite similar to the Kasepuhan Kraton. It would have been much nicer if it is well maintained. Unfortunately, the palace is self financed and does not receive subsidy from the government. It's a pity!
Written February 11, 2013
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David Ale
5 contributions
Feb 2019 • Solo
No entry fee to the palace, this is not a museum but rather a working place. Worth a quick look (20 mins). Ask a local shop owner for a tour.
Written February 25, 2019
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nuningloft
Karawang, Indonesia1,310 contributions
Aug 2018 • Friends
First time come for me to this old palace. Since the entrance is starting from Kanoman market, i never imagine if there some palace.
Lack of information for the visitor to enter, so i just saw from the outside only.
So far, really so sad to see this palace.
Lack of information for the visitor to enter, so i just saw from the outside only.
So far, really so sad to see this palace.
Written August 17, 2018
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teunes
Tangerang, Indonesia276 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
approaching this area make me disappointed due to the trash everywhere, the place just like never been maintain at all
Written December 3, 2017
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Afry
Tangerang, Indonesia40 contributions
Nov 2017 • Family
The outside place is so attractive and quiet. You can go inside the museum to see the artifact or you can go to the Keraton to see the room inside. Need more attention from the goverment.
Written November 18, 2017
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Huika
Jakarta, Indonesia395 contributions
Sep 2017 • Friends
Kanomanan Palace is the residential palace of Sultan Anom the 13th and his family. The small Sultanate was the result of the Cirebon Sultanate division back in the 17th century.
The building is rather odd and unkept. We went inside the throne room and stunned by its horrid design. It reflects the sacred cave of Sunyaragi, where the Royals and Priests went to meditate centuries ago.
The building is rather odd and unkept. We went inside the throne room and stunned by its horrid design. It reflects the sacred cave of Sunyaragi, where the Royals and Priests went to meditate centuries ago.
Written October 16, 2017
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