Kerajaan Islam di Jawa

If you talk about history in Indonesia, it will never end, one of them is traces of the legacy of the Islamic kingdom on the island of Java. Quoted from the work of Alik Al Adhim – “The Great Mosque of Demak can be a religious and historical tourist destination for Paradivas to visit”, which explains the many relics of the Islamic kingdom on the island of Java.

The legacy of the Islamic kingdom on the island of Java also takes various forms, ranging from palaces to religious tourism sites, namely the grand mosque and the tombs of important figures at that time.

Great Mosque of Demak

The Great Mosque of Demak is one of the proofs of the success of the first Islamic kingdom in Java.

Masjid Agung Demak.
Photo Source: Kompas.com // Great Mosque of Demak. (Indonesian charm)

The Great Mosque of Demak is one of the oldest mosques on the island of Java. This mosque is located in Kauman, Bintoro, The Great Mosque of Demak can be a religious and historical tourist destination for Paradivas to visit, Central Java which was built around the year 1477 AD by Raden Patah as the First Sultan of Demak.

The immigrants who visit the mosque which is wide 1,5 This hectare can see the splendor of the traditional architecture of the mosque and can also see various relics of the Sultanate of Demak.

The Great Mosque of Demak is still very well maintained and maintained and is still actively used by Muslims for worship.

Holy Tower Mosque

Menara Kudus Mosque is a place of worship for Muslims founded by Sunan Kudus. The mosque located on Jalan Menara, Pejaten, Klojen, Kudus District, Central Java was built in 1549 BC.

Masjid Menara Kudus, Jalan Menara, Kauman, Kudus, Jawa Tengah DOK. Kementerian Agama RI
Photo Source: Kompas.com // Holy Tower Mosque (WHILE. Ministry of Religion RI)

Kudus has a mosque building which is a trace of the Wali Songo heritage, Islamic propagator in Java. In addition, this mosque also combines Islamic culture, Hindu, and Java.

Sunan Ampel Mosque, Surabaya

The mosque built by Sunan Ampel is one of the oldest mosques in Palau Java. Sunan Ampel Mosque is located on Jalan Petukangan I, Traffic light, Semampir District, Surabaya, East Java was built around the year 1421.

Masjid Sunan Ampel, Surabaya, Jawa Timur DOK. Kementerian Agama RI
Photo Source: Kompas.com // Sunan Ampel Mosque (WHILE. Ministry of Religion RI)

The Surabaya City Government has also designated this mosque as a religious tourism place since 2015. 1972.

Cirebon Kasepuhan Palace

In addition to being the center of government during the old kingdom, The palace or palace is also the residence of the king or sultan with his family.

Keraton Kasepuhan, salah satu bangunan peninggalan Kesultanan Cirebon.
Photo Source: Kompas.com // Cirebon Kasepuhan Palace.(Holidify)

Keraton Kasepuhan Cirebon is one of the relics of the Islamic kingdom in Java, which is located on Jalan Kasepuhan No 43, comfortable, Weak Wings, Cirebon City, West Java.

This palace consists of two building complexes that were built at two different times. The Dalem Agung Pakungwati complex was founded in 1430 by Prince Cakrabuana, while the Pakungwati Palace complex was founded by Prince Mas Zainul Arifin in 1529.

Surakarta Sunanate Palace

Besides Keraton Kasepuhan Cirebon, Another palace that is still standing today is the Surakarta Hadiningrat Sunanate Palace.

Keraton Kesultanan Surakarta Hadiningrat DOK. Dinas Pariwisata Surakarta
photo source: Kompas.com // Surakarta Hadiningrat Sultanate Palace (WHILE. Surakarta Tourism Office)

This palace was built since 1744 by the Islamic Mataram King at that time, Thinking Packaging II. Citing the official website of the Solo City Tourism Office, This palace was built as a replacement for the Kartasura Palace which was damaged due to the Chinatown commotion in 1743.

Keraton located in Buluwarti, Kliwon Market, Surakarta City, Central Java has a tower called the meeting place of the King and the Queen of the South Sea. This tower is called the Sanggabuwana Tower.

other than that, if you visit this palace at a certain time, Visitors can also witness various activities or traditional ceremonies that are usually held in the palace area.

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