Gua Sunyaragi Cirebon

Gua Sunyaragi was once surrounded by water.
Lakes, ponds, bathing pools and waterfalls formed an integral part of what was probably
a beautiful creation. It was originally a water palace for a sultan of Cirebon. Meditation caves and resting platforms were hidden behind curtains of falling water, allowing peaceful and private refuge from the world.

Gua Sunyaragi

Gua means "cave" The name Sunyaragi probably comes from two names. Sunya meaning "quiet" and ragi or raga meaning "body".
The upper part of this creation was an ornamental lake with a small island only accessible by boat. Now all that remains is a maze of concrete caves.

Gua Sunyaragi

In 1852 a Chinese architect had a go at this grotto. Now all that remains is a grotto of rocks, red bricks, and plaster, with some distinguishable features such as this large man with a snake around his neck and chest.

Mesjid Agung Cirebon

As my days are quickly winding down, I thought I'd finally see some of the sights in Cirebon. This is the first stop of Saturday's tour - the Mesjid Agung.

Not a particularly good picture except to show that unlike many mosques with the dome roof, this is a tiered roof.

One of the nine doors in to the main room of the mosque

Going in to the main room are 9 doors symbolizing the Wali Songo. If I understood correctly, the Wali Songo are the 9 saints who are responsible for the spread of Islam in Java.

Colorful rugs, and walls along with the screen are part of the porch area of this mosque

porch of Mesjid Agung

The porch area of the mosque. The picture to the far left is where the people wash before prayer, and the sundial tells them when it is time to pray.