Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park is often known by the acronym GWK. Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park is a tourist attraction located in the southern islands of Bali Indonesia. Garuda
Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park in the Nusa Dua peninsula, Badung regency,
Distance Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park Denpasar less than about 40
kilometers to the south. Around
Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park, planned to set up a landmark or
mascot of Bali, which is a giant statue of Lord Vishnu who was riding
his mount, Garuda, as high as 12 meters.
Designed and built by Nyoman Nuarta, one of Indonesia's leading sculptor, the statue of Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) and supporting the building will stand 150 meters tall with a wingspan of 64 meters wide. Made more than 4000 tons of bronze and copper, the statue depicts the god Vishnu, the source of wisdom, was driving back legend bird Garuda as the manifestation of consciousness to Amrita. If construction is completed, this statue will be the largest sculpture in the world and beat the Statue of Liberty.
Situated
high above the limestone dataraan padas and stared dipesisir southern
tourist areas of Bali, Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park is a window of
art and culture of the island which has a natural background and a
fascinating panorama. With
the distance 15 minutes from the Airport and less than an hour from the
main hotel locations, GWK become one of the main objectives for a
variety of art performances, exhibitions and conferences or a relaxing
visit even spiritual visits
GWK
statue will be surrounded by more than 240 acres of park culture that
was originally a limestone quarry that is not productive and is
abandoned. GWK
cultural park will provide a show for domestic and foreign visitors
with supporting facilities such as the Lotus Pond, Festival Park,
Amphitheater, Street Theater, Exhibition Hall, and also Windows Bali The
Panoramic restaurant and gift shop. For a while, statue of Vishnu, Garuda and Vishnu are placed in the hands of three different plazas.
An area of 240 hectares summarizes various cultural arts activities, venues and a variety of culinary services. As
the palaces of Bali in the old days, visitors will witness the grandeur
of monumental pedestal and spiritual kekhusukan which are all enhanced
with a modern twist with the facilities and appropriate services. In
spite of you come as part of the thousands of visitors a cultural event
or an individual to simply enjoy a light meal and drinks while watching
the sunset, you will feel the beauty of nature and culture and
hospitality of its people.