Many people are talking about beautiful places of denpasar city and more than 1.000.000 people from many country in this world go to denpasar every year. Because of it’s interest and beautiful places, denpasar attract many tourists to go on vocation in this city.
Denpasar is the largest city on the island of bali, it is also the capital city of the Bali island. Although the modern centre of government departments, school, and many other offices, it still retains its unique Balinese personality. This is strongly felt and clearly seen in its many temples, pleasant gardens and universities, which still maintain their presence and influence. Denpasar has the Pura Jagatnatha, a temple dedicated to Bali's Supreme God, Sang Hyang Widi. There are interesting statues of a turtle and two mystical dragons in the temple, signifying the foundation of the world. The Pura's awesome architecture resembles that of Balinese palace. It has now been converted into a museum housing a fine collection of prehistoric and modern art. The famous 4th century Pura Maospahit, is right next to Pura Jaganatha.
Denpasar has two main shopping streets. Jalan Gagrown quickly into a bustling little city in gajah Mada is biock-full with general stores, art which narrow streets, many of them one-way, shops, restaurants, banks, and a couple of ice can barely handle the crush of traffic. In the juice stalls. The colorful local market is also center of town is a large open square, called nearby. Jalan Veteran and the little street be Puputan Square after the suicidal battle hind the Bali Hotel are good places to buy between the rajas of Badung and the Dutch handicrafts. Many shops close between 1 p.m. so you have many times to shopping.
In the evening, servatori Kerawitan, the Conservatory of the Jalan Kartini, just off Jalan Gajah Mada, Performing Arts. There one can watch dancers changes into a string of gaslights, illuminating practicing many different dances with a variety food and fruit stands, shoe and batik displays of gamelan orchestras. The school was built in of the night market (pasar malam).
The capital has many places of interest to dance and music besides more general submake a trip in itself, especially if you are jects. Although the students are in their teens,a staying nearby. Right on the Kuta turn-off dance instructor will assure you that there is no stands Puri Pemecutan, a rebuilding in 1907 definite age for a good dancer; dancing years of what remained of a much larger palace are between the ages of six and eighty. The which was destroyed during the puputan con- Academy of Indonesian Dance (Asti) ,a higher flict. The buildings and ground plan follow, level institution, is on the same premises. the design of royal residences of the old'i, Every full Roon, citizens of Denpasar may Badung kingdom. Shaded pavilions house pay homage at Pura Jagatnatha, a newly lontar leaf manuscripts containing works of built temple next to the Museum, dedicated classical literature, a full gamelan orchestra to Sangpyang Wid ' i ', the Supreme God. The called gong mas, or "the golden orchestra", tall padmasana, constructed solely of white that survives from the original puri,. traditional coral, symbolizes universal order. The turtle
Bedawangnala and two naga serpents represent the foundation of the world; the towering throne signifies the receding heavens. This design, so prevalent in the island, also relates to the Hindu myth of the churning of the sea of milk, when the gods and the demons stirred the cosmic ocean to create the nectar of immortality.
Place of interest
BALI MUSEUM
This ethnography museum, located at Major Wisnu street. It was established on 8th December 1932 and keeps a large collection of old Items in its 4 building : The East Building, The Buleleng, Karangasem, and Tabanan Building, Each of them exhibits unique collection, such as The East Building exhibits pre-historical and historical items (including Balinese ancient tools). The Buleleng Building symbolize by the statue of Singa Ambara exhibits traditional Balinese fabric and costumes for religious purposes. The Karangasem Building has items for religious ritual and ceremonies for the Panca Yadnya. And finally, The Tabanan Building pride itself with traditional Balinese work of arts.
BALINESE PEOPLE STRUGGLE MONUMENT
This monument is a Balinese people struggle monument. The building is in the form of Genta/Bajra (the Hindu’s priest bell). Located at south side of Puputan Margarana civic centre Niti Mandala, Renon near with the reprensentative house of Bali and Governor office.
BENOA HARBOUR
The main harbour of Bali which located about 6 km to the south of Denpasar. It caters the needs of local and international sea journey. This harbour has become the home base different cruises (Bali Hai Cruises, Bounty Cruises, Mabua, Wakalouka, etc) towards the eastern islands, and international yacht races are frequently organized here.
INDONESIA ARTS INSTITUTE/ISI
This college, located at the northern boundary of The Bali Art Centre, was established in 1967. The college specializes itself in dancing, traditional music, traditional puppetry design, and fine arts. At this place younger generations are trained to become expert in arts. Its role significant which the organization of the annual Bali Arts Festival, and all activities are centred in this area.
KERTALANGU CULTURAL VILLAGE
Kertalangu cultural village located in the middle of 80 hectare everlasting rice cultivation at Jl. By. Pass Ngurah Rai-Sanur. This luxury palced had just 30 minutes from Ngurah Rai Airport or 45 minutes from Nusa Dua and Kuta are. The facilities was builded in efforts of’Development based and community’of Kesiman Kertalangu village society. Various tourism facilities in this place are: - Jogging Track Jogging track is a sport facilities as far as 4 km in the middle of rice cultivation, where the tourist could deeply enjoyable fresh atmosphere, available fresh vegetables for sells a and the processing of rice plant. - Bali Handicraft Center In this place we could see how the society processed and created various kinds of handicraft product such as: ceramics, candle, glass, resind, wind chime, earthenware vessels and wood and stone carved. - Fishing Pond There are 9 fishing ponds in the middle of rice cultivation completed with gazebo and restaurant as a family recreation facilities. - Kertalangu ‘Pesraman’ Cultural Village If the tourist would like to learn and practice traditional Balinese dance, instrument’gamelan’or others Balinese culture, there is an expert and friendly instructure will contented to train. - SPA & Beauty Salon Alam SPA and beauty salon are available with complete, comportable, facilities, and an expert therapists in a luxurious rice view as an other alternative to spoiled our bodys. - Open Stage Any kind of events could be performed in this place e.g: wedding, lounching product, birthday party, exhibition or traditional art performances’Kecak and Barong dance’(appropriate to order, especially in July 2007 minimal 40 persons; and for daily performance will started in August 2007 ). - Restaurant Restaurant accompanying beautiful and luxurious rice view intended join in to the environment, with a various kinds of food available for 400 persons. - Foto Studio Complete and sophisticated foto technology are ready to use to make a picture before wedding or souvenir wearing a Balinese costums.
Many people are talking about beautiful places of denpasar city and more than 1.000.000 people from many country in this world go to denpasar every year. Because of it’s interest and beautiful places, denpasar attract many tourists to go on vocation in this city.
