Denpasar
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| 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 though the town is relatively busy, especially its crisscrossing traffic, the atmosphere in this town remains pleasent because of the relaxed Bali influence. The average temperature in this town is 28 degrees celcius, the humidity varies between 60 and 97%. |
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This is the main harbour of Bali, located at Sanggaran village about 11 kilometers south of Denpasar city's center. It is busy with various activities like cargo's export-import, local cruises, stop boat to Lombok island, marine recreation, fishing, stop over for a number of Domestic inter-island passanger ships, the anchorage site of international cruise ships and the ocean going yacht as well as The Bali International Yacht Club has its base here.
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One of the most beautiful temples of Denpasar is the Central Pura Jagat Nata, at the Northeast corner of Puputan Square. This temple comes alive at the full moon ceremony, when worshipers from all over the city gather to bring offerings and devotions. On the main street of Denpasar, its restful shade and gnarled frangipani trees offer a welcome contrast to the hub of city traffic. Also, you'll find the market temple, Pura Melanting, where busy vendors pause to make their offerings for a prosperous day.
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On the eastern side of the historic Puputan Square in Denpasar is the Museum of Bali, built by the Dutch in 1932. The original collection was put together with the assistance of a German painter. Well apportioned exhibition halts display an excellent collection of Balinese artifacts from prehistoric to contemporary times, including weapons, dance costumes, Ming ceramic cloth, and paintings.
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Is built in the 13th Century by a holy priest namely "Dang Hyang Dwijendra" on a small islands 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.
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On the Eastern coastline, sheltered by the coral reef, the waves here are gentler than other areas of Bali. Sanur is a multitude of contrasts. As in the past, Fisherman still wander the beach and the colorful outrigger canoes can be hired for sailing trips along the coast and to outlying islands. In the last two decades the once sleepy village of Sanur has become an elite international resort, with huge hotel complexes offering first class accommodation and every modern facility to visiting tourists.
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Was built in 1973 to the design of the prominent Balinese architect, Ida Bagus Tugur, as a showplace for Bali's perfoming and fine arts. Strategically situated on Jalan Nusa Indah, Abian Kapas, Denpasar, the Art Center has three art galleries, including one permanent art collection, and several outdoors stages and perfomance pavilions, including the huge open stage and arena, Ardha Candra. Local artist, dance and drama groups, and the music school, ISI, all utilize the seminar and exhibition halls on a regular basis. Since 1979, the Festival of the Arts has been investigated as an annual fixture at the Art Center.