INCLUDES CAMPUHAN, PELIATAN,
PENGOSEKAN & SAYAN
GIANYAR
It has been the stamping ground of Bali's earliest dynasties in
recorded history. It is here that the first great lines of Hindu
Zed Kings established themselves. Pejeng was the center of power
until the early 14th century , when the last line of Warmadewa
was defeated by Majapahit Empire, Under Gajah Mada , in 1343.
The two rivers, Petanu and Pakerisan , have been storing series
of ancient historical remains along the banks, such as temples,
meditation cells , baths and other monuments
• PURI LUKISAN / GALLERY
The Museum Lukisan Ratna Warta, usually called the Puri Lukisan
( the palace of paitings ), was opened in 1953. set amongst a
restful sculpture garden, this museum contains a magnificent collection
f modern Balinese paintings and sculptures, chosen under the discerning
eye of the Ducth artist, Rudolf Bonnet (1895 - 1978 ), over the
years since he first arrived in Bali.
• CELUK
Balinese jewellery is unique, and Celuk is the home of much of
it. Nearly every family in Celuk is involved in some aspects of
the delicate gold and silver work, which has become very famous
over the years. |
