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 The unique thing of Akbar Cave is the charming of its huge spaces
and also its long tunnels. There are also many interesting scenery of
cave which you can not find in other places. If we come in the cave we
will see the river that flow calmly, in that river we will see the
various fishes, which the water comes from water fall in the centre of
the cave. You may feed the fish by throwing down a little piece of
bread. In other part of space, called “Mahahandhapa Sri Manganti”, the
visitors will be presented with traditional music like Gamelan, Siteran
and any other traditional music.
Sometimes, there is a solo pionist or
guitarist, and the visitors can involve in singing a song.
This cave has two sacred places called “Pasepen Kori Sinandi” and
“Pasujudan Baitul Akbar”. You have to put of your shoes when you are
going to enter. It is forbiden for women who get menstruation. That is the miracle of God as Mercy with dedicated to human in order to care and protect, finally it was to be enjoyed. Based on that case Mr. Haji Hindarto, head of regent of Tuban thought that, Akbar cave can be renovated to be a wonderful and amazing tourism object. So he began to realize his dream cames true. Finally, he built it up with the sense of art, and now we can see what wonderful it is.
The cave is located in the centre of the town. It is behind the
traditional market “Pasar Baru”. So you will not find any difficulties
to get there. Come and see its beauty.
* This cave had been used for training centre of Ronggolawe soldiers
when they planned to attack Mojopahit Kingdom at 13th Century. |
