The Nagarakretagama contains poetic descriptions of the palace of Majapahit and its surroundings, but is limited to the royal and religious sectors. Some of the details are vague, and scholars who have tried to compile a plan of the capital have come to different conclusions.
Older research at Trowulan has concentrated on monumental remains: temples, tombs, and a bathing place. Archaeological surveys and excavations have recently found the remains of industrial, commercial and religious activity, habitation areas and water supply systems, all of which are evidence of dense population during the 14th to 15th centuries.
Segaran Pool
Segaran Pool is located in Temon village, Trowulan district, Mojokerto regency, in front of Balai Penyelamatan Arca (Statue Saving Institution). No need ticket to visit this biggest ancient pool. As its name, this is a big pool that bordered by red brick wall. It is wider than football field, it has 375 m length and 175 m width. The red brick has 3,16 m height and 1,6 m width.
Based on some notes, this pool used as recreation place of Majapahit family. Beside that, it used for the guest who visit Majapahit, both from local and foreign. It is said that after the banquet, the dishes were thrown into the pool, showing that Majapahit Kingdom was very rich.
Segaran pool is the biggest ancient poll, which described Mojopahit kingdom's ability to adapt with its environment. The restoration of Segaran pool was begun on 1976 until 1983.
But now The Segaran Pool condition wasn't care, many people went to there. But not for do observation to there, they finshing to there. Also in there wasn't any a tourist guide or other place which we can take an information in the near of the pool, just there is a plate name of that place in the beside the pool and just little information about that in Trowulan Museum.
Based on some notes, this pool used as recreation place of Majapahit family. Beside that, it used for the guest who visit Majapahit, both from local and foreign. It is said that after the banquet, the dishes were thrown into the pool, showing that Majapahit Kingdom was very rich.
Segaran pool is the biggest ancient poll, which described Mojopahit kingdom's ability to adapt with its environment. The restoration of Segaran pool was begun on 1976 until 1983.
But now The Segaran Pool condition wasn't care, many people went to there. But not for do observation to there, they finshing to there. Also in there wasn't any a tourist guide or other place which we can take an information in the near of the pool, just there is a plate name of that place in the beside the pool and just little information about that in Trowulan Museum.
Trowulan Museum
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One of Trowulan's central attractions is the new Archaeological Museum, to be found on the western side of Segaran pool. Officially opened in 1987, it was built for the purpose of displaying and preserving the ever-increasing number of historical treasures discovered in the vicinity of the old Majapahit capital.
Covering a spacious area of some 57,625 square meters, this new site accommodates the collection of the old Trowulan Museum, as well as the bulk of the stone sculpture, which used to be housed in the museum of Mojokerto. Among the objects on display, a few deserve special mention, notably the famous portrait statue of Airlangga as Wishnu on Garuda, from Belahan Temple; a winged figure which is said to portray the legendary king of Blambangan, Menak Jinggo; and a part of a temple from Ampelgading, Malang, displaying the story of Samodramanthana in finely carved relief.
Trowulan Museum is place to keep the ancient things of Mojopahit Kingdom. It is also a place study especially for the pupils and the students. Beside that it can also be functioned as the recreation place.
It is specific building with Mojopahit nuance. It is often functioned as art performance place, study tour, meeting place with comfortable and cool situation, the rest place, etc. Its location is at Temon village, Trowulan.
Trowulan's Pendopo Agung is believed to be the site of royal audience hall, dating from Mojopahit era. In recent years, a new roof has been contracted, under which can be seen photographic portraits of the commanders of the East Javanese Armed Forces' Brawijaya Division. The pillars supporting the roof rest on the original stone foundations.But now that place isn't care, but many people visit that place. But they aren't goes to there to do observation but they come to there just to rest, and for teenagers the just make that place for meet her/his girl/boy friend. Also they aren't keep clean that place
Tikus Temple
Bajang Ratu temple, located in the hamlet of Kraton, not far from Tikus temple, is one of Trowulan's principal attractions. The remains consist of an elegant gateway, built from red brick and andesite block stone, probably dating from around the mid 14th century. The shape of the building is tall and slender, rising to a height of just over 16 meters. Restoration was completed in 1991.
The gateway was originally connected to a brick wall, running off to the left and right, by way of a form resembling wings. This ornamental device, known as Paduraksa, can be seen on other ancient Javanese gateways, notably at Plumbangan, near Wlingi; at Jedong, on the northern slope of Mt Penanggungan, as well as at Belahan temple. The winged gateway found its fullest expression, however, in the 15th century tomb of Sendang Duwur.
Bajang Ratu temple is located in Temon village, Trowulan district, Mojokerto regency. Its size is 11,20 m length, 6,74 m width and 16,50 m height. Bajangratu is roofed gateway. Based on Ramayana, long car animal and dragon relieves, this monument is estimated built in 14th century. The gateway was function as the entrance into a sacred building to commemorate the death of Jayanegara who is stated in Negarakertagama manuscript that be returned in Wisnu's world at 1328 C. Meanwhile the Pararaton script mentioned Jayanegara was abode in Kapopongan and immortalized at Antawulan (Trowulan). This opinion supported by relief of Sri Tanjung, gate wing that have a realizing symbol.
Wringinlawang Temple
Wringinlawang temple is a "Gateway" of all temples in Trowulan area. The reason is the visitors will meet this old building for the first they visit Trowulan's temples. Actually, Wringinlawang is not a temple building, but it is a gateway building. But the community around has known this building as a temple. Wringinlawang is located in Wringin Lawang sub-village, Jati Pasar Village, Trowulan district, Mojokerto regency and East Java – Indonesia.
Wringinlawang Temple is made of red bricks. Based on the story, this building called Wringinlawang because it stayed between two Banyan Trees (Wringin). But now, we can't find that trees. Seen from its form, Wringinlawang gate is kind of 'Bentar' gate, which has foot part, body part, and gate roof. Based on some opinion, the gate that has known from 1815 has functioned as the gate of all temples. Wringinlawang now has being reparation activity in 1991. Wringinlawang has 13 m length, 11,5 m width and 13,7 m height.
Brahu Temple
Brahu temple is the biggest temple in Trowulan. Brahu is supposed come from "Wanaru" or "Warahu", which is name of holly building that mentioned in a cooper inscription "Alasanta" that found in west side of this temple. Brahu temple is made of red bricks and plain without decoration.
It is located in Jambu Menta sub-village, Bejijong village, Trowulan district, Mojokerto regency.
The temple that looks out on west is rectangle building with 22,5 m length, 18 m width, and 20 m height. Its building consist three part, which is foot, body and roof. Seen from its style, this temple is supposed to Buddha temple that built in 15 century. Based on Mpu Sendok inscription (861 Saka or 9 September 939 M), this temple is place to burn Kings Brawijaya death body (crematorium). But in some research, they never found any death body ash in the temple. The restoration of this temple is done in 1990 – 1995.
.One of Trowulan's central attractions is the new Archaeological Museum, to be found on the western side of Segaran pool. Officially opened in 1987, it was built for the purpose of displaying and preserving the ever-increasing number of historical treasures discovered in the vicinity of the old Majapahit capital.
Covering a spacious area of some 57,625 square meters, this new site accommodates the collection of the old Trowulan Museum, as well as the bulk of the stone sculpture, which used to be housed in the museum of Mojokerto. Among the objects on display, a few deserve special mention, notably the famous portrait statue of Airlangga as Wishnu on Garuda, from Belahan Temple; a winged figure which is said to portray the legendary king of Blambangan, Menak Jinggo; and a part of a temple from Ampelgading, Malang, displaying the story of Samodramanthana in finely carved relief.
Trowulan Museum is place to keep the ancient things of Mojopahit Kingdom. It is also a place study especially for the pupils and the students. Beside that it can also be functioned as the recreation place.
Pendopo Agung
It is specific building with Mojopahit nuance. It is often functioned as art performance place, study tour, meeting place with comfortable and cool situation, the rest place, etc. Its location is at Temon village, Trowulan.Trowulan's Pendopo Agung is believed to be the site of royal audience hall, dating from Mojopahit era. In recent years, a new roof has been contracted, under which can be seen photographic portraits of the commanders of the East Javanese Armed Forces' Brawijaya Division. The pillars supporting the roof rest on the original stone foundations.But now that place isn't care, but many people visit that place. But they aren't goes to there to do observation but they come to there just to rest, and for teenagers the just make that place for meet her/his girl/boy friend. Also they aren't keep clean that place
Tikus Temple
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| Tikus Temple Picture |
Tikus Temple (the 'rat temple') is located about 500 meters south east of Bajang Ratu Temple. Precisely located in Temon village, Trowulan district, Mojokerto regency, sized 16 m length, 16 m width, and 3,5 m height. Restored to its present condition between the years 1985 and 1989, the site comprises the remains of an ancient ritual bathing place (petirtaan) dating from Majapahit period.
This complex of red brick takes the form of a sunken, rectangular basin, into which a flight of steps descends on the northern side. The principal structure, which projects from the southern wall of the basin. The principal building originally consisted of two terraces, upon which a concentric arrangement of 'turrets' surrounded the highest part of the structure, located in the centre. This form may be seen to reflect that of the holy Mt Mahameru of Hindu mythology, from which is believed to spring the elixir of immortality. The unusual name of this temple is connected with the circumstances of its discovery in 1914. At that time, apparently, the neighborhood was experiencing a plague of rats. Each time efforts were made to exterminate them, however, the creatures would disappear down a hole in a small hillock. On the order of the old regent of Mojokerto, Kromojoyo Adinegoro, the mound was consequently excavated with the purpose of destroying the rats' nest. The result was the discovery of one of Trowulan's most important archaeological sites.
Bajang Ratu Temple
This complex of red brick takes the form of a sunken, rectangular basin, into which a flight of steps descends on the northern side. The principal structure, which projects from the southern wall of the basin. The principal building originally consisted of two terraces, upon which a concentric arrangement of 'turrets' surrounded the highest part of the structure, located in the centre. This form may be seen to reflect that of the holy Mt Mahameru of Hindu mythology, from which is believed to spring the elixir of immortality. The unusual name of this temple is connected with the circumstances of its discovery in 1914. At that time, apparently, the neighborhood was experiencing a plague of rats. Each time efforts were made to exterminate them, however, the creatures would disappear down a hole in a small hillock. On the order of the old regent of Mojokerto, Kromojoyo Adinegoro, the mound was consequently excavated with the purpose of destroying the rats' nest. The result was the discovery of one of Trowulan's most important archaeological sites.
Bajang Ratu Temple
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| Bajang Ratu Temple Pictures |
Bajang Ratu temple, located in the hamlet of Kraton, not far from Tikus temple, is one of Trowulan's principal attractions. The remains consist of an elegant gateway, built from red brick and andesite block stone, probably dating from around the mid 14th century. The shape of the building is tall and slender, rising to a height of just over 16 meters. Restoration was completed in 1991.
The gateway was originally connected to a brick wall, running off to the left and right, by way of a form resembling wings. This ornamental device, known as Paduraksa, can be seen on other ancient Javanese gateways, notably at Plumbangan, near Wlingi; at Jedong, on the northern slope of Mt Penanggungan, as well as at Belahan temple. The winged gateway found its fullest expression, however, in the 15th century tomb of Sendang Duwur.
Bajang Ratu temple is located in Temon village, Trowulan district, Mojokerto regency. Its size is 11,20 m length, 6,74 m width and 16,50 m height. Bajangratu is roofed gateway. Based on Ramayana, long car animal and dragon relieves, this monument is estimated built in 14th century. The gateway was function as the entrance into a sacred building to commemorate the death of Jayanegara who is stated in Negarakertagama manuscript that be returned in Wisnu's world at 1328 C. Meanwhile the Pararaton script mentioned Jayanegara was abode in Kapopongan and immortalized at Antawulan (Trowulan). This opinion supported by relief of Sri Tanjung, gate wing that have a realizing symbol.
Wringinlawang Temple
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| Wringin Lawang Picture |
Wringinlawang temple is a "Gateway" of all temples in Trowulan area. The reason is the visitors will meet this old building for the first they visit Trowulan's temples. Actually, Wringinlawang is not a temple building, but it is a gateway building. But the community around has known this building as a temple. Wringinlawang is located in Wringin Lawang sub-village, Jati Pasar Village, Trowulan district, Mojokerto regency and East Java – Indonesia.
Wringinlawang Temple is made of red bricks. Based on the story, this building called Wringinlawang because it stayed between two Banyan Trees (Wringin). But now, we can't find that trees. Seen from its form, Wringinlawang gate is kind of 'Bentar' gate, which has foot part, body part, and gate roof. Based on some opinion, the gate that has known from 1815 has functioned as the gate of all temples. Wringinlawang now has being reparation activity in 1991. Wringinlawang has 13 m length, 11,5 m width and 13,7 m height.
Brahu Temple
Brahu temple is the biggest temple in Trowulan. Brahu is supposed come from "Wanaru" or "Warahu", which is name of holly building that mentioned in a cooper inscription "Alasanta" that found in west side of this temple. Brahu temple is made of red bricks and plain without decoration.
It is located in Jambu Menta sub-village, Bejijong village, Trowulan district, Mojokerto regency.
The temple that looks out on west is rectangle building with 22,5 m length, 18 m width, and 20 m height. Its building consist three part, which is foot, body and roof. Seen from its style, this temple is supposed to Buddha temple that built in 15 century. Based on Mpu Sendok inscription (861 Saka or 9 September 939 M), this temple is place to burn Kings Brawijaya death body (crematorium). But in some research, they never found any death body ash in the temple. The restoration of this temple is done in 1990 – 1995.
Jolotundo temple
Jolotundo is like a swimming pool area that located near to Seloliman village, Trawas district, and east slope of Mount Penanggungan. This site is believed has relation with King Airlangga.
This temple was prepared for Udayana King from Bali who embraced Gunapriyadharmapatni prince. From their marriage, it was born Airlangga it was build in 997M. According to the story, the water in this temple is the clearest water in the word, and the slope of Bekal Mountain, one of Peak of Penaggungan Mountain, Seloliman, Trawas. Its location is easy to be reached by car or motorcycle. Not only Hindus and Buddhist, the other community are also come here to take a bath and have meditation.
Campa Prince Grave
It is grave of Majapahit family who were Muslim. There are two gravestones, one is in the main grave and the other is in the second yard. Many visitors visit to the place, especially on the night of Jum'at Legi. Its location is at Unggahan - Trowulan.
Lying to the north east of Segaran Pool is a Muslim tomb dating from 1448 A.D. Popular belief has declare that this is the grave of a princess from Champa (Vietnam), who married with the last king of Majapahit and converted him to Islam. The princess is further connected with Wali Songo, or 'nine saints' of Islam, who were instrumental in spreading the new religion throughout Java during the 15th and 16th centuries.
Siti Inggil Graveyard
It was the meditation place of the first Mojopahit King (R. Wijaya Kertajaya Jayawardana). According to the story; it was "Punden" which was called LEMAH GENENG (Siti Inggil). In front of Siti Inggil, there are 2 graves: the graves of Sapu Angin and Sapu Jagat.
Those are visited by many local or foreign visitor every Friday Legi (one of Javanese days). Its location is at Kedungwulan, Bejijong, Trowulan – Mojokerto.
Siti Inggil grave is one of pilgrimage tourism in Trowulan. Many pilgrims often visit this place to pray or having a wish. The visitors usually bring flowers for the grave and pray together. It is specific building with the nuance of Mojopahit. It is often functioned as the place of art performance, study Tour, meeting place with comfortable and cool situation, rest place, and the other
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| Jolotundo Temple |
Jolotundo is like a swimming pool area that located near to Seloliman village, Trawas district, and east slope of Mount Penanggungan. This site is believed has relation with King Airlangga.
This temple was prepared for Udayana King from Bali who embraced Gunapriyadharmapatni prince. From their marriage, it was born Airlangga it was build in 997M. According to the story, the water in this temple is the clearest water in the word, and the slope of Bekal Mountain, one of Peak of Penaggungan Mountain, Seloliman, Trawas. Its location is easy to be reached by car or motorcycle. Not only Hindus and Buddhist, the other community are also come here to take a bath and have meditation.
Campa Prince Grave
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| Campa Prince Grave Picture |
It is grave of Majapahit family who were Muslim. There are two gravestones, one is in the main grave and the other is in the second yard. Many visitors visit to the place, especially on the night of Jum'at Legi. Its location is at Unggahan - Trowulan.
Lying to the north east of Segaran Pool is a Muslim tomb dating from 1448 A.D. Popular belief has declare that this is the grave of a princess from Champa (Vietnam), who married with the last king of Majapahit and converted him to Islam. The princess is further connected with Wali Songo, or 'nine saints' of Islam, who were instrumental in spreading the new religion throughout Java during the 15th and 16th centuries.
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| Siti Inggil Graveyard |
Siti Inggil Graveyard
It was the meditation place of the first Mojopahit King (R. Wijaya Kertajaya Jayawardana). According to the story; it was "Punden" which was called LEMAH GENENG (Siti Inggil). In front of Siti Inggil, there are 2 graves: the graves of Sapu Angin and Sapu Jagat.
Those are visited by many local or foreign visitor every Friday Legi (one of Javanese days). Its location is at Kedungwulan, Bejijong, Trowulan – Mojokerto.
Siti Inggil grave is one of pilgrimage tourism in Trowulan. Many pilgrims often visit this place to pray or having a wish. The visitors usually bring flowers for the grave and pray together. It is specific building with the nuance of Mojopahit. It is often functioned as the place of art performance, study Tour, meeting place with comfortable and cool situation, rest place, and the other
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