Akbar Cave

Not like any other natural cave located in isolated places, Gua Akbar which is one of the prime tourist district of Tuban (Sub Semanding) is right under people's market. Hectic trading activity in the market was in stark contrast with the silence punctuated by splashing water while flying in this cave. In this cave also constructed a freshwater pond with goldfish in it put, this automatically gives added value for visitors when visiting this tourist attraction.

Akbar's name reputedly comes from the name of a tree that grows in front of the cave, the trees Abar. But other sources say the name given it by the government Akbar Tuban which is an acronym for Safe, Creative, Clean, Neat Asri and that none other than the slogans of the Tuban district itself.

Akbar cave itself has religious value. Told that Sunan Bonang see this cave when invited by Sunan Kalijogo who was then still named Raden Mas Sahid. Some places in the Cave of Akbar is believed to be a place Kalijogo Sunan Bonang and Sunan never be imprisoned. As a niche that is named Pasepen Sinandhi Koro, where the doors are kept secret. This niche is very small door. To enter into it, adults have to crawl or at least bent. The surrounding communities have trusted the procession bowed high philosophical meaning, that visitors are reminded that before the eyes of God all must humble themselves.

On the other side of the cave there is a room that could be used by visitors to perform ritual prayers. This section has a ground floor caves that had been coated ceramic white and black color as a marker of the prayer line. Some visitors seem to spend some time to pray for a moment at this place.

A room large enough there are also inside the cave is named Paseban a trusted guardian was previously used by the Walisongo to gather and convey the teachings of Islam. One thing that should be explored further, given the Wali Songo life is not exactly at the same time.

However, Paseban The Guardian it was like meeting room. The existence of holes in the ceiling to cave into the sunlight in the form of a clear light path. Stalactites and stalagmites as well as a room decoration. That coupled with the large rocks located in the front room, it was as a podium for speakers.

Since its renovation in 1996, Cave Akbar increasingly attractive place to visit. Trails in the cave made of paving block with an iron fence barrier (most of them have been in chrome) on the sides seem to give the impression bersh and neat. Railings are deliberately placed so that visitors not to explore without direction while being in the cave. Just follow the path that has made the automatic can be enjoyed throughout the cave. In many places the lights installed colorful though less able to show the texture of the cave, but enough to create a comfortable atmosphere.

If you visit the town of Tuban, there is no harm in taking the time to visit tourist attractions Akbar Cave. The arrangement is neat and clean makes this a tourist attraction worthy of Tuban tourist mainstay.