Ubud is a traditional village as well as a tourist destination in the district of Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia.Ubud is especially famous among foreign tourists because it is located between rice fields and ravines that make natural scenery very beautiful.
In addition, Ubud is known for its art and culture that is developing very rapidly and is progressing. The pulse of the life of the people of Ubud can not be separated from the arts. There are also many art galleries here, as well as music and dance performances which are held every night in turn throughout the village.
Already since the 1920s, Ubud is famous among western tourists. At that time a German painter; Walter Spies and the Dutch painter; Rudolf Bonnet settled there. They were assisted by Tjokorda Gde Agung Sukawati, from Puri Agung Ubud. Now their work can be seen at the Puri Lukisan Museum, Ubud
In addition, Ubud is known for its art and culture that is developing very rapidly and is progressing. The pulse of the life of the people of Ubud can not be separated from the arts. There are also many art galleries here, as well as music and dance performances which are held every night in turn throughout the village.
Already since the 1920s, Ubud is famous among western tourists. At that time a German painter; Walter Spies and the Dutch painter; Rudolf Bonnet settled there. They were assisted by Tjokorda Gde Agung Sukawati, from Puri Agung Ubud. Now their work can be seen at the Puri Lukisan Museum, Ubud
Tourist area
Ubud has a very diverse tourist area, from wana tours to tirta tours spread across the Ubud region, including:
Puri Lukisan Museum
Is the first fine arts museum, managed by a private company, in Bali. Initiated by Cokorda Gede Agung Sukawati, I Gusti Nyoman Lempad and a foreign artist living in Ubud, Rudolf Bonnet. Established on January 31, 1956 under the auspices of the Ratna Warta Foundation, and officially opened by the Minister of Education and Culture, Muhammad Yamin.
In this museum you can enjoy the development of art in Ubud, both painting and sculpture. Some of the works of foreign artists working in Ubud include: Rudolf Bonnet, Walter Spies, Arie Smit and local maestros such as I Gusti Nyoman Lempad, I Gusti Made Deblog, Ida Bagus Made and others. Including works of art during the Pita Maha era.
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In this museum you can enjoy the development of art in Ubud, both painting and sculpture. Some of the works of foreign artists working in Ubud include: Rudolf Bonnet, Walter Spies, Arie Smit and local maestros such as I Gusti Nyoman Lempad, I Gusti Made Deblog, Ida Bagus Made and others. Including works of art during the Pita Maha era.
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Puri Agung Ubud
Puri Agung Ubud Krisnakusuma is located right in the heart of Ubud. It was the seat of the government of the Kingdom of Ubud in ancient times, as well as a center for cultural and traditional arts activities, which were held right in front of the castle. Puri Ubud still has a spatial structure and buildings that are maintained as the original. In the front yard, after the gate, there is an area called Ancak Saji. Here once a week a dance performance is held, for tourists. And every day, gamelan exercises are carried out from various musical art groups in Ubud. All art activities increasingly thicken the atmosphere of Ubud as a village with an artistic perspective.
Wanara Wana
Wanara Wana or Kera Forest, (better known as Monkey Forest) is a sacred forest area located in the Ubud area, precisely into the traditional village area of Padangtegal, Ubud. In this forest there are a herd of hundreds of monkeys, who have inhabited this area for hundreds of years. In this area there is also Pura Dalem Padangtegal, which was founded in the early 20th century. The temple has a very ancient and artistic architecture and ornament. You can also look for holy springs under the hidden Komodo Statue, which when taken by mouth, is believed to cure all kinds of diseases.
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Rudana Museum and Rudana Fine Art Gallery
The Rudana Museum is an art museum located in Ubud, Bali, which was founded by Nyoman Rudana, a painting collector who also sits as a member of the Council
Regional Representatives (DPD) represented the Province of Bali in 2004 2009 and was inaugurated by President Soeharto on December 26, 1995. The museum holds more than 400 paintings and sculptures by artists, both from Bali, Indonesian artists outside Bali and the works of foreign artists which makes Bali a place of work. Being in a complex, stands Rudana Fine Art Gallery which was founded in 1978 and is the forerunner to the establishment of the Rudana Museum.
Regional Representatives (DPD) represented the Province of Bali in 2004 2009 and was inaugurated by President Soeharto on December 26, 1995. The museum holds more than 400 paintings and sculptures by artists, both from Bali, Indonesian artists outside Bali and the works of foreign artists which makes Bali a place of work. Being in a complex, stands Rudana Fine Art Gallery which was founded in 1978 and is the forerunner to the establishment of the Rudana Museum.
Rafting
In the western region of Ubud, there is the Ayung Tukad (Kali). In this river there are many tirta tourism activities, including rafting and kayaking. There are several tirta tourism services that offer this service. Besides tirta tourism, along the cliffs of Tukad Ayung it also has an attractive natural landscape, and there are dozens of starred hotels.
Other interesting places
Sukawati Art Market
Sukawati Art Market is a place where Balinese art goods are sold, making it suitable for souvenirs. It is located about 20 km from the heart of Denpasar. In this art market there are hundreds of art traders hawking peddling handicrafts, ranging from wooden sculptures, paintings, T-shirts, shorts, bags, sandals, and more. The motif is unique and typical of Bali.
Ubud Art Market
In the Ubud area there is the Ubud Art Market or Ubud Art Market, a place that sells Balinese souvenirs. This place is one of the main tourist destinations of Bali for domestic and foreign tourists. Fresh products such as fruits, vegetables, poultry and local snacks can be purchased from the wet market located in the basement of the building.
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