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
Ubud Night Life
There's no better place to start your evening than at
• Naughty Nuri's on Jl. Campuan (opposite
the Neka Museum). A busy local hangout with lots of character.
The relaxed atmosphere may well be due to the epic Martinis
but the real drawing card is the roadside barbecue and the famous
ribs.
• For a laidback drinking atmosphere try the tiny cocktail
bar at Ary's Warung (see 'Dining') or the Putra
Bar on JI. Monkey Forest which has live reggae and is open until
midnight, as is the casual Sai Sai bar across the road.
• The Jazz Café on JI. Sukma offers
live jazz on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights, from 7pm.
It attracts a nice crowd of people and is the perfect place
to drink while snacking off the menu.
• The Funky Monkey on Monkey Forest Road
is the place to be seen late on, playing the latest tunes and
serving fabulous cocktails to a young and chic clientele.
Ubud Dance Performances
There are performances daily. contact us for info and reservation
for changes or special events. All performances begin at 7.30
pm, unless otherwise noted.
Ubud Museums and Galleries
Most museums and galleries open at 8 am and many remain open
on demand through the evening. Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA)
JI. Bima, Pangosekan.
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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.
