Place to visit
Sarwajala Maritime Museum, Indonesia: what it is and when to go
Sarwajala Maritime Museum is The Sarwajala Maritime Museum depicts the contribution of the Sarwajala navy to Indonesia. The museum contains the important history of the Sarwajala naval struggle for the independence of the Republi (Cirebon). Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is April to September. There are about 12 h 23 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- The Sarwajala Maritime Museum depicts the contribution of the Sarwajala navy to Indonesia. The museum contains the important history of the Sarwajala naval struggle for the independence of the Republi · Museums and art
- Where
- Indonesia · Jalan Ambon, Kota Cirebon
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- CGK Jakarta, 222 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- Pangkalan TNI Angkatan Laut Cirebon
- Coordinates
- -6.71774, 108.5752
What it is and where
Sarwajala Maritime Museum is The Sarwajala Maritime Museum depicts the contribution of the Sarwajala navy to Indonesia. The museum contains the important history of the Sarwajala naval struggle for the independence of the Republi (Cirebon).
It is in Cirebon, where this site lists 21 more places to see, 2.0 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -6.71774, 108.5752; the nearest main airport is Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK, Jakarta), 222 km as the crow flies. How to get around Indonesia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- Pangkalan TNI Angkatan Laut Cirebon
It is one of the Museums and art places in Indonesia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Sarwajala Maritime Museum is April to September.
- JanPossible12:21
- FebPossible12:13
- MarPossible12:03
- AprBest time11:51
- MayBest time11:42
- JunBest time11:37
- JulBest time11:39
- AugBest time11:47
- SepBest time11:58
- OctPossible12:09
- NovPossible12:19
- DecPossible12:23
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 23 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Indonesia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Indonesia
To enter Indonesia there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months and an onward ticket”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Indonesia checklist. Currency: Indonesian rupiah (IDR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 for everything · 110 police · 118 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Saint Joseph Church, CirebonCultural heritage buildings in Cirebon572 m
- Kraton KanomanPalace in Indonesia953 m
- Great Mosque of CirebonMosque in Indonesia1.0 km
- Kraton KasepuhanOld palace in Cirebon, Java, Indonesia1.2 km
- Kraton KacirebonanPalace in Indonesia1.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Indonesia guide.
More in Indonesia: Museums and art
- National Museum of Indonesia: archaeological, historical, ethnological, and geographical museum located in Jakarta
- Jakarta History Museum: Museum in West Jakarta, Indonesia
- Aceh Tsunami Museum: museum in Banda Aceh City
- Kraton Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat: palace complex in Yogyakarta, Indonesia
- Liang Bua: Indonesian cave
- Maritime Museum: museum in Jakarta, Indonesia
Every Indonesia place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sarwajala Maritime Museum?
It is The Sarwajala Maritime Museum depicts the contribution of the Sarwajala navy to Indonesia. The museum contains the important history of the Sarwajala naval struggle for the independence of the Republi.
When is the best time to visit Sarwajala Maritime Museum?
April to September. There are about 12 h 23 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Sarwajala Maritime Museum?
The nearest main airport is Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK), 222 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Indonesia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Indonesia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Saint Joseph Church, Cirebon, Kraton Kanoman, Great Mosque of Cirebon. The rest is in the Indonesia guide.
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