Keraton Sumenep in East Java, known as "Potre Koneng" (Princess Yellow). This nickname comes from in the former palace Sumenep've lived a the palace empress, Queen Ayu Tirto Negoro, who has a clean yellow skin that comes from China. In honor of the empress, Sumenep palace roof were given a bright yellow color.
Buildings Palace Sumenep established in the second half of the 18th century on the initiative of King Sumenep, namely Penembahan Sumolo or Tumenggung Arya Kusuma Nata. This palace diarsiteki by a Chinese named Ngo Liaw Piau. Through hands Liaw Piau Ngo is born a unique palace building, which blends architectural styles of Europe, China, and Java.
By visiting this the palace, tourists can see the results of acculturation of Javanese culture, Europe, and China which form the building Kerraton Sumenep. At the palace buildings Sumenep, visitors can see the nuances of Javanese court with the pillars and ornaments are European-style curves and a series of roof that resembles a Chinese temple.
Generally the composition of the buildings on the palace Sumenep no different from other the palace in Java, for example, both have a hall large enough to receive guests, the king's chamber, and the location of the baths to empress and princesses.
Before entering the the palace, visitors are greeted gate with the name "Labang Mesem". In the Indonesian language "labang" means the door, and "mesem" is a smile. This gate symbolizes the the palace friendly of the guests who visit. On the right side of the the palace, there is a "Koneng Office", ie the king Sumenep workspace, which now functioned as a museum. This room contains a collection of the palace household appliances. Outside the the palace, tourists can also visit the mosque Jamik Sumenep whose age was not much different from the ages Keraton Sumenep.
Sumenep palace located in the city center (near the town square) Sumenep, Madura, East Java.
To reach town of Sumenep, tourists have to cross the northern coast of Java through the Port of Tanjung Perak, Surabaya toward Port Kamal, Bangkalan, Madura ferry to utilize the services. + Travel time and a half hours and costs around Rp. 2000. This port is located at the western end of Madura island, while the location of Palace Sumenep located on the eastern edge of the island within + 90 km from Port Kamal. Or you can also ride longest bridge from Surabaya to Madura directly. The trip from the Port to the city Sumenep Kamal can be reached by bus or minibus with a long trip about 3 hours.
Tourists visiting the Palace Sumenep can obtain additional information regarding the history and development of the the palace the palace of managers who act as a guide. If you need to stay, around the museum there are lodgings such as hotels.
Spot Specification
Travel Type : Backpack Trip
Area : Palace
Location : East Java
Facilities :
-Museum Animal
-Palace Sumenep Complex
Nice Factor :
-Important Historical spot on Madura
-Nice Panorama Sumenep Complex
-Friendly society
Woo Factor : -
Tips :
Keep polite & be smiling.You to be polite we would be a friend. This is Indonesia, that the philosophy :)
Understand the basic of Bahasa Indonesia or you can use by travel guide.
Budget Estimate:
-Entering Ticket : Rp 2.000- Rp 15.000
Woo Factor : -
Tips :
Keep polite & be smiling.You to be polite we would be a friend. This is Indonesia, that the philosophy :)
Understand the basic of Bahasa Indonesia or you can use by travel guide.
Budget Estimate:
-Entering Ticket : Rp 2.000- Rp 15.000
sorry i dont have transportation budget :(
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