Kerta Gosa (Klungkung Bali)

Bali is definitely at to the top of the list for anyone who wants to go to tropical places. Apart from the luscious beaches and exotic natural surroundings that it offers, Bali is also quite famous for its historical places. If you flip through the history of Bali, the most prominent place that anyone would advise you to visit will be the Klungkung Palace.

This palace was built during the Dewa Agung era in the early 17th century. You will also see Semara Pura which is a palace still in existence and consists of spacious courtyards, gardens, pavilions and many more. However, the Semara Pura is a reconstructed version of the Klungkung Palace as the original was destroyed by the Dutch in the 18th century. The attractive feature of the Klungkung Palace is that is contains stone walls with water lilies which certainly is a treat for a nature lover.

Kerta Gosa (Klungkung Bali)

The next historic place in Bali that one should definitely visit is the Elephant Cave which can be found on the steep bank of Banjar of Goa. You will need to visit the Bedaulu Village which is situated in the Blahbatuh area. It’s a hard-to-miss place! The specialty of the Elephant cave is an archaeological site which holds the remains of an ancient Buddha Statue as well as holds the monuments of God Shiva. However the origin of this site is unknown although some say that the name is derived from a Buddhist priest. For many Bali’s, the ancient site is considered as a religious site dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Lovina is seen as a hotspot for tourists and often referred to as Kawasan Wisata Lovina. Although the proper reason for the place to be named as Lovina is yet unknown, the last king of Buleleng built it as a tourist attraction. This is seen as the most developed tourist place in Bali. The area of Lovina is approximately 35.24 sq km and contains six villages. It further consists of narrow strips of land which is connected to North by the Bali Sea and to the South by volcanic mountains. The volcanic mountains add more beauty to this spectacular place.

The Museum Semarajaya Klungkung is also a popular spot with the tourists. The museum speaks of unique and distinct architecture. This building was built during the Dutch era and speaks of the Holland style. You will find artifacts and many prehistoric collections in this museum. It’s worth visiting.

The Puputan Monument can be found in the heart of Semarapura and this stands as a memoir to the dead. This monument stands at 28 meters high and is in the shape of Lingga and Yoni. The monument is made of black stones and represents the Hindu philosophy. Apart from the monument, as a tourist you are bound to be attracted to the souvenirs, art and clothing stalls found in the contemporary style markets.

The Kerta Gosa and Taman Gili are the Royal Courts of Justice that are surrounded by lotus ponds which stills adds glory to this magnificent kingdom. This pavilion is built during the 18th century. Apart from the natural beauty, inside these pavilions you will find ceilings painted according to the ”Wayang” style. This style makes one realize the punishments from hell that are given for wrongdoers and the highest rewards to the good hearten ones.