Alamat: Jl. Raya Ubud 8, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar
To contemplate one of the richest examples of Balinese architecture, with its refined exotic stylings, just head to the Palace of Ubud, the ancient residence of the royal family. Adjacent to two temples, Puri Saren Agung and Pura Marajan Agung, it awaits visitors in the bustling heart of Ubud. Legend has it that a holy man from Eastern India, Rsi Markandeya, was moved by a vision to found, in the area of Campuhan, on the bank of the Wos River in Ubud, a series of temples. It would be this territory, considered sacred, to host the royal palace. The building, constructed between 1800 and 1823 during the reign of the sovereign Ida Tjokorda Putu Kandel, was passed on over time to the heirs of the dynasty, reaching our times in excellent condition. Today, its simple architectural styles, a classic example of well-preserved Balinese architecture, seduces the public along with its splendid gardens that surround the palace and the statues of its courtyard. Today, the Puri Saren Ubud Palace - as it is also known - is also an important cultural home for art, Balinese dance, music and literature. Its internal halls and its stage are used for international events while the courtyard hosts evening concerts and dance performances.
Pura Sada Kapal: the temple that changes for faith and for the ages
The vicissitudes linked to its destruction due to an earthquake and its reconstruction due to the faith of the inhabitants of the village in which it is located, make it a place with a fascinating and unique history and appearance.
Dedicated to the cultivation of rice and the protection of the island from spirits, it is a temple with structural characteristics different from other sacred places in Bali. Its position is strategic for its centrality and coolness.
Chinese New Year welcomes the arrival of the Year of the Dragon
Although predominantly Hindu, Bali is home to an important Chinese community which on the occasion of the New Year organizes uniquely aesthetic events with a mix of Chinese traditions, Balinese charm and fusion cuisine.