Denpasar has many places of interest that are worth seen. For tour of Denpasar, you?d better started from Puputan Badung Square, at the center of the city. The garden square is usually crowded in the afternoon when families bring their children to play around. At the east of the square is a Hindu temple called Pura Agung Jaganatha which is visited by Hindu followers on special occasions such as on the night of the full moon and new moon. Next to the temple there is the Bali Museum, which has the most comprehensive collection to artifacts and record of Balinese history from the prehistoric to the Second World War.

The museum displays ancients weapons such as Keris (traditional daggers) and other traditional weapons, clothes, ceramics and other historical artifacts. The museum opens from 08.00 AM ? 03.00 PM, is closed on Saturday and public holidays. In the eastern part of the city you will find the Bali Arts Center and ISI (the Fine Arts Institute), a center for art education including dancing and the ?karawitan? (music or gamelan). To the far is of Denpasar is Sanur and Padanggalak beach which is often visited by people and students during the holidays season. For those who like shopping in Denpasar shopping center both for traditional markets and modern supermarkets that are easily found in the city are recommended. The Badung and Kumbasari markets open around the clock. Early in the morning you can witness farmers selling their harvest to market stall owners.

The remaining palaces of the Kingdom of Denpasar are: Puri Satria (Jl. Veteran, 200m northern of Puputan Badung Square), Puri Pemecutan (Jl. Thamrin, 200m western Denpasar), Puri Kesiman (Jl. WR. Supratman, 2km eastern Denpasar) and Puri Jero Kuta (on Jl. Dr. Sutomo 500m north-west). While you are in Denpasar, you can rent a dokar (a traditional horse-drawn buggy). You pay around Rp. 50.000 and the dokar driver will take you around the city to the Bali Museum and traditional market. Dokars which can carry 2 or 3 adult passengers attract many tourist. However, be careful if you are about to get off. The horse might move around a bit as to load lightens.

The stronghold of their traditions and beliefs based on Hinduism, has dotted the island with ancient remains, ornately sculptured temples or holy places and this is most likely the main factor in keeping away any negative outside influence.

You can easily find on accommodation restaurant, bar entertainment, and Spa in Denpasar. Have a nice holiday in Denpasar.

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