PALACES
PURI SEMARA PURA
Klungkung regency
A palace dedicated to the god of love, this palace was home to the
kings of Klungkung. Although only two pavillions and the entrance
gate remain, the hall of justice, Bale Kerta Gosa, is worth seeing
for its beautifully painted ceiling and carved pillars.
WATER PALACES
Taman Ujung Water Palace
near Amlapura, East Bali
Set in a beautifully landscaped park, the ruins of this palace are
a tribute to the slightly eccentric designs of King Anak Agung Ngurah.
Puri Agung Kanginan
Karangasem, Amlapura
Built from a hotch-potch of different styles, including Chinese,
European and Javanese, this place is fascinating architecturaly,
a monument to the Balinese ability to blend outside influences into
their own culture.
Tirtha Gangga Royal Bathing Pools
near Amlapura, Karangasem regency
Great views of both Mt. Agung and the Lombok Strait. This palace
was damaged during the 1963 erruption of Mt. Agung, but the pools
still function and can be taken advantage of, for a small fee.
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