Stone sculpture, Museum Negeri Propinsi Bali.

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Denpasar

Sprawling, hectic and ever-growing, Bali's capital has been the focus of a lot of the island's growth and wealth over the last five decades. It can seem a daunting and chaotic place, but spend a little time on its tree-lined streets in the relatively affluent government and business district of Renon and you'll discover a more genteel side.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • Bajra Sandhi Monument

    Bajra Sandhi Monument

    Denpasar

    The centrepiece to a popular park, this huge monument is as big as its name. Inside the vaguely Borobudur-like structure are dioramas tracing Bali’s…

  • Stone sculpture, Museum Negeri Propinsi Bali.

    Museum Negeri Propinsi Bali

    Denpasar

    Think of this as the British Museum or the Smithsonian of Balinese culture. It's all here, but unlike those world-class institutions, you have to work at…

  • Pura Jagatnatha temple.

    Pura Jagatnatha

    Denpasar

    The state temple, built in 1953, is dedicated to the supreme god, Sanghyang Widi. Part of its significance is its statement of monotheism. Although the…

  • Puputan Square

    Puputan Square

    Denpasar

    This bit of urban open space commemorates the heroic but suicidal stand of the rajas of Badung against the invading Dutch in 1906. A monument depicts a…

  • Taman Wedhi Budaya

    Taman Wedhi Budaya

    Denpasar

    This arts centre is a sprawling complex in the eastern part of Denpasar. Its lavish architecture houses an art gallery with an interesting collection…

  • Pura Maospahit

    Pura Maospahit

    Denpasar

    Established in the 14th century, at the time the Majapahit arrived from Java, this temple was damaged in a 1917 earthquake and has been heavily restored…

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