That's what sights can be viewed in Denpasar.
Palace Raji Badunga (Radja Badung)
Raji Badung Palace (Puri Pececano), now a pleasant small hotel, is located in the corner between Jalan Thamrin and Jalan Hassannudin. A number of charming buildings are located behind the red brick wall are located in a lush tropical garden. The contrast is more than depressing: outside the palace the noisy roads and the swarm of people, while inside silence and calm. The palace almost completely burned down after Puputan (the cult rite of suicide) on September 14, 1906, but a year later was rebuilt with the Dutch, although not on its original scale. The palace is impressive or richly decorated with gates and - the only relics of the original palace - a number of small reliefs in the rear of the palace. In the same building there is a collection of Lontarov (books from palm leaves), which survived the fire, in some other old musical instruments (Gamelans).
National Museum Bali
Although the National Bali Museum is a little inferior to other national museums in the question of systematization, it is still worth a visit. Most exhibits have signatures in English, explaining their history, origin and meaning. At the checkout, you can take a brochure in English, but they usually do not happen.
The museum is located on Jalan Wisnu, next to Puputan's area (whose name reminds of terrible events on September 14, 1906) and occupies three neighboring buildings in the traditional Balinese style that the palaces resemble the palaces. Buildings are located in the special zone of the palace complex, where you can enter through the beautiful gate (Candi Bentar). Other gates are almost always closed. But next to them is the bell tower (Kulkul).
The best place to start a tours of the museum is the rear building where you will see exhibits related to the wedding and various ceremonies, as well as there are various wooden pieces, including the royal throne, symbols of Hindu deities, batik and embroidery. Also interest are the carved shutters on the windows.
The central building is called Gedong Karangasem. A beautiful throne and a number of stone figures are presented on his veranda. Built by the Dutch, this construction was open from all four sides; The walls were added later.
The third building, in the style of the Tabanan Palace is very richly decorated. At the site in the center of the hall you will see a number of interesting figures, as well as pay attention to the intricate threads of the roof beam. Between the buildings there is a "shower" of the royal family - a partially plunged into the ground, and it often just pass by missed, and in vain.
Pura Jagat Natha (Pura Jagat Natha)
Immediately on the right of the main release of the National Museum there is this temple (the temple of the rulers of worlds), dedicated to Sangang Videos, which at Bali Indians is the embodiment of Vishnu, the Supreme God (that is, the "God of God"). The symbols of the deities in the temple (Sangang Videa is presented in the form of a brilliant gold figure sitting on a seven-level throne of limestone) are worshiped not only by specific groups of the population, but all Balish Hindu.
Pura Maospahit (Pura Maospahit)
This is one of the most important temples in Denpasar and one of the oldest temples of the city and the island. There is a reliable evidence that the temple was built in the 15th century.
As the name follows, the temple was built during the rule of the Magzapachit dynasty (from the island of Java), and it was their generic temple. During the history, the temple has changed more than once and redid, and many furniture and jewelry items were lost.
The main entrance to the territory of the temple - from Jalan DR SUTOMO-open only in the days of religious festivals. "Camely" the entrance is on the left - although even it is not always open. To reach the entrance, go along the narrow track of Gang III, and, if you are lucky, the door will be open. There is another entrance, the coored leads directly to the main part of the temple - go to the end of Gang III and turn right.
The temple consists of two buildings separated from each other with a high wall. We enter the temple itself through the gate (Candi Bentar), very beautiful, by the way. On the gate you will see the figures of the gods: to the left of Sangkara (manifestation of Shiva), Indra (God of the sky in Ancient India), Yama (the God of the Dead), Bay (God of the Wind), Garuda (Bird Bird of God Vishnu), Indian God Kuber (God Wealth) and Marine God Varuna.
At the far end of the courtyard is Gedong Magospachite, a shrine for reverending ancestors. To the left of the above-closed building, where he was honored by the ancestors of the Majapakhit dynasty. Especially remarkable are three shrines (PelinggiH), decorated with deer horns (favorite feature of the ancestors of the Majapakhit dynasty).
Cultural Center Verdi Budayia (Werdi Budaya Art Center)
The Center for Jalan Bayusuta has a permanent exposition of paintings by Balinese artists in the main building and temporary exhibitions of young and already famous artists (pictures there can be bought).
Behind the building you will see a lush tropical garden with a chain of small pools. Also at the center there is a large open-air theater in which you can admire the Balinese dances during the annual Festival of Arts (and sometimes just like that). In a small building on the street leading to the art center, there is an exhibition of works by the German artist Walter Shpisch.
ACADEMY OF INDONESIAN DANCE)
Next to the Art Center (on Jalan Ratza) is this Academy (Akademi Seni Tari Indonesia, Asti), where young Bali residents learn from the high art of traditional dancing and playing traditional musical instruments. In the morning, visitors can see rehearsals, and in the evening there are performances in which children and teenagers demonstrate their skills.
Church of St. Joseph
Approximately 550 meters northeast of the National Museum you can find the Church of St. Joseph, where Christian traditions are presented in the light of Balinese culture. Interesting!
Pasar Badung (Pasar Badung)
In the corner between Jalan Gajah Mada and Jalan Sulawesi, this largest city market, in a three-story building. Here you can buy fresh vegetables and fruits, objects of crafts, textiles, clothing, etc. There is a temple on the market. Around the corner they sell fish - partially this part of the market is hidden from the eyes, because the Balinese Indians believe that demons and evil spirits are inhabited in the sea, which "infect" of all creatures that live in it.
