Sightseeing in Denpasar - what to see. Complete travel guide
Denpasar is a city located in the center of the southern island Bali. This is also its capital starting from 1958. The number of people living here including suburbs reaches 700 thousand. Staring from the time when this place has been ruled by the Denpasar kings, the city carefully keeps its heritage that is represented by numerous ancient houses and architectural buildings, cultural centers – Bali Center of Art and Museum of Bali. These centers have large collections of items connected with the ancient history of the island (pictures, sculptures, masks, daggers), and artifacts created in the 2nd century BC like sarcophagi. Here also work ethnography and anthropology pavilions, where is restored the architecture of the city’s temples and palaces.
In Denpasar, you can visit not just classic shops and trading centers, but also colorful markets. Tourists are fond of Pasar Badung market, which is located in the very center of the city … Open
The main entertainment for guests of the popular Balinese resort is a beach relaxation and walks in picturesque places. Nevertheless, you can diversify leisure with children in Denpasar, … Open
It will be interesting for fans of excursions to visit the Center of Arts Verdi Budaja. A very interesting collection of painting is stored in this center, and often, exhibitions of modern artists take place here. Visitors to these exhibitions will have the opportunity not only to admire the works of art, but also to buy what they like.
National cuisine could only be described as piquant and exotic. Popular national dishes may seem especially unusual to travelers who are used to the European type of food. The abundance of … Open
A Peculiar city sight is the Pasar Badung Market. It is located in a historical three-storied building. In the territory of this market, the most diverse goods, from fresh products to clothes and hand-made articles are sold. This historical market is remarkable also, for the fact that in its territory, there is a small temple. Many tourists visit the market in search of exotic seafood.
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National and city parks around Denpasar
♥ National Park 'Kutai' , 6.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Nature Recreation Park 'Sangeh' , 18.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Nature Recreation Park 'Panelokan' , 47.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Nature Recreation Park 'Bangko-bangko' , 71 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Nature Recreation Park 'Pelangan' , 79.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Kutai' , 6.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Nature Recreation Park 'Sangeh' , 18.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Nature Recreation Park 'Panelokan' , 47.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Nature Recreation Park 'Bangko-bangko' , 71 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Nature Recreation Park 'Pelangan' , 79.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
Sights around Denpasar from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Tegallalang Rice Terraces
From the series “The Most Surrealistic Places of the Earth”
Check on the map: Distance from Denpasar center - 28.4 km.
The guests of the island have a possibility to wander through the extensive Reisplantagen on the comfortable paths. On the upper terraces, there are cozy recreation settlements and few excellent restaurants where you can taste the popular national rice dishes. Since the island was inhabited, the locals use every accessible land for rice cultivation. Since the landscape on the island is quite complicated, the locals have to put the Reisplantagen even on the mountain slopes and in the ravines. These complicated conditions have led to the formation of a real world-earth - the Reisterrassen Tegallalang are considered the most beautiful in the world. …
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Ubud Hanging Gardens Pool
From the series “The Most Amazing Swimming Pools in the World”
Check on the map: Distance from Denpasar center - 26.5 km.
The pools in all rooms are quite large and have a nice-looking natural stone finish, while relaxing the feeling of a full harmony with the surrounding nature is created. For placement the Ubud Hanging Gardens hotel offers its guests 38 individual villas with sliding panoramic windows, each villa has direct access to the landscape pool. The largest two-level pool is located in the most chic villa, it is above all other pools. In such a refined atmosphere, all who love privacy and are not indifferent to natural beauty, will like to relax here. …
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