Lamongan regency, East Java, has a fairly well-known cave, the Cave of Maharani. Maharani cave is located at Tanjung Frog, District Paciran, Lamongan regency, East Java. This cave is about 500 meters from the northern coast of Java and is at a depth of 25 meters below ground surface. Cave with an area of 2500 m2 was found on August 6, 1992 by a group of miners who dimandori by Sunyoto phosphate. Cave was inaugurated by the Regent Maharani Lamongan on March 10, 1994 as one of the attractions in Lamongan.
That said, the night before the cave was discovered, the wife Sunyoto dream to see the flowers that glow is very beautiful and guarded by two giant dragon's tail. Dreams are regarded as the DI (instructions) before the diggers found a cave mine. Based on the dream, Sunyoto propose to the mayor Lamongan (when it's Mohamad Faried) to the discovery of a cave called Gua Maharani Palace. Because the beauty looks of stalactites and stalagmites (the cluster of limestone rocks on the ceiling and the floor of the cave) is considered to resemble the beauty of the palace.
There is a privilege, because for some people, Maharani Cave is considered to have advantages compared to other caves in Indonesia because it has a cluster of stalactites, stalagmites are captivating. Maharani Palace Cave elegance can be aligned with the Altamira Cave in Spain, Mammoth Cave in the United States, and Coranche Cave in France.
Limestone rocks that are created in the cave form a variety of form which is very admirable. Stalactites and stalagmites that are called Linga Pratala (resembling the male penis), Yoni Pratiwi (female genitals), Cempaka Tirta (magnolia flower), Reefs Lizard King (like dinosaurs), Selo Elephant (resembling an elephant's head), interest Rose, banyan trees and various other forms of unique and beautiful. According to researcher Dr. K.R.T. Khoo, a cave expert from Indonesia in Bogor Speleologi Foundation, stalactites and stalagmites in the cave Maharani Palace is still "alive" and continue to grow about 1 cm every ten years.
Maharani cave was opened to the public every day at 07:30 to 12:00 am and 13:00 to 17:00 o'clock pm. Maharani Cave in the complex, dozens of lights arranged in such a way as to highlight a cluster of stalactites, stalagmites, so reflective of colorful charming. So that visitors feel more comfortable on the inside of the cave also features a music player that reflect the slow rhythmic tunes and fans to add fresh atmosphere.
Visitors who wish to enter this cave is recommended for kulonuwun (ask permission) by saying asalamualaikum Singojoyo and Grandmother to Grandmother Goddess of the surrounding community Berinting considered a guardian of the cave.
If not satisfied because only enjoy the scenery in the cave, tourists can enjoy the recreational arena Lamongan Marine Tourism in the front of the cave complex. Maritime tourism is an arena tour Lamongan beach with many facilities and a game arcade, a sports arena go-kart and motor-cross, world water, and other recreational facilities.
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That said, the night before the cave was discovered, the wife Sunyoto dream to see the flowers that glow is very beautiful and guarded by two giant dragon's tail. Dreams are regarded as the DI (instructions) before the diggers found a cave mine. Based on the dream, Sunyoto propose to the mayor Lamongan (when it's Mohamad Faried) to the discovery of a cave called Gua Maharani Palace. Because the beauty looks of stalactites and stalagmites (the cluster of limestone rocks on the ceiling and the floor of the cave) is considered to resemble the beauty of the palace.
There is a privilege, because for some people, Maharani Cave is considered to have advantages compared to other caves in Indonesia because it has a cluster of stalactites, stalagmites are captivating. Maharani Palace Cave elegance can be aligned with the Altamira Cave in Spain, Mammoth Cave in the United States, and Coranche Cave in France.
Limestone rocks that are created in the cave form a variety of form which is very admirable. Stalactites and stalagmites that are called Linga Pratala (resembling the male penis), Yoni Pratiwi (female genitals), Cempaka Tirta (magnolia flower), Reefs Lizard King (like dinosaurs), Selo Elephant (resembling an elephant's head), interest Rose, banyan trees and various other forms of unique and beautiful. According to researcher Dr. K.R.T. Khoo, a cave expert from Indonesia in Bogor Speleologi Foundation, stalactites and stalagmites in the cave Maharani Palace is still "alive" and continue to grow about 1 cm every ten years.
Maharani cave was opened to the public every day at 07:30 to 12:00 am and 13:00 to 17:00 o'clock pm. Maharani Cave in the complex, dozens of lights arranged in such a way as to highlight a cluster of stalactites, stalagmites, so reflective of colorful charming. So that visitors feel more comfortable on the inside of the cave also features a music player that reflect the slow rhythmic tunes and fans to add fresh atmosphere.
Visitors who wish to enter this cave is recommended for kulonuwun (ask permission) by saying asalamualaikum Singojoyo and Grandmother to Grandmother Goddess of the surrounding community Berinting considered a guardian of the cave.
If not satisfied because only enjoy the scenery in the cave, tourists can enjoy the recreational arena Lamongan Marine Tourism in the front of the cave complex. Maritime tourism is an arena tour Lamongan beach with many facilities and a game arcade, a sports arena go-kart and motor-cross, world water, and other recreational facilities.
