Kaibon Palace

Kaibon Palace (Keraton Kaibon) is a ruined palace complex located in Kasemen, Serang City, Banten, Indonesia, within the Old Banten historic area. Built in 1815 by Sultan Syafiuddin of the Banten Sultanate as a residence for his mother Ratu Aisyah, it was partially destroyed in 1832. Today the site preserves gates, walls, and foundations showcasing Bantenese, Javanese and Islamic architectural influences and serves as a cultural heritage attraction.

Visitors can expect an open-air archaeological site with ruined walls, foundations, and a well-preserved main gate (Paduraksa) surrounded by a moat-like canal. The complex is largely roofless with exposed brick structures, grassy courtyards, and mature trees. Visitors can walk through the gate, explore the remaining walls and foundations, view information panels, and take photographs. The setting is quiet and historic, located near other Old Banten heritage sites.

Built in 1815 by Sultan Syafiuddin of the Banten Sultanate as a residence for his mother Ratu Aisyah. The palace was damaged in 1832 during the Dutch colonial period and was not rebuilt, leaving the ruins visible today. It is designated as a cultural heritage site representing the late period of the Banten Sultanate.

Represents Bantenese palace architecture combining Javanese, Islamic and local Banten elements. It is an important cultural heritage site for understanding the history of the Banten Sultanate and is part of the Old Banten cultural landscape visited for education and heritage tourism.