DENPASAR - Municipal
city
Denpasar covers 125,42 square kilometers of land with an elevation
ranging from 12 to 75 meters above sea level , and consisting
of 3 kecamatan. The Kecamatan of East Denpasar, South Denpasar
, and West Denpasar. The population of Denpasar is about 360,000
people. Even thought the town is relatively busy, especially its
crisscrossing traffic, the atmosphere in this town remains pleasant
because of the relaxed Bali influence. The average temperature
in this town is 28 degrees Celcius, the humidity varies between
60 and 97%
• SAKENAN TEMPLE
Is built in the 13 Th Century by a holy priest namely : "
Dang hyang Dwijedra " on a small island very close to the
Benoa Harbour and Nusa Dua Local outrigger sailing canoes can
be hired from sanur for an hour's scenic sail down the coast,
or motorized canoes . Now, it can be reached through a roadway
in approximately 15 minutes to the east of Kuta
• JAGAT NATHA TEMPLE
One of the most beautiful temples of Denpasar is the Central Pura
Jagat Natha, at the Northeast corner of puputan Square. This temple
comes alive at the full moon ceremony, when worsppiers from all
over the city gather to bring offerings and devotions. On the
main street of Denpasar, its restful sahede and gnarled frangipani
trees offer a welcome contrast to the hubbub of city traffic.
Also, you'll find the market temple, Pura Melanting, where busy
vendors pause to make their offerings for a prosperous day.
• MUSEUM BALI
On the eastern side of the historic Puputan Square in Denpasar
is the Museum of Bali, built by the Ducth in 1932. The Original
collection was put together with the assistance of a German painter.
Well apportioned exhibition halls display an excellent collection
of Balinese artifacts from prehistoric to contemporary times,
including weapons, dance costumes, Ming ceramic, cloth and paitings.
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