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Bajra Sandhi Monument
Otherwise known as the Monument to the Struggle of the People of Bali, the huge Bajra Sandhi Monument is as big as its name and dominates what's already a big park in Renon. Inside this vaguely Borobudar-like structure are dioramas tracing Bali's history. Taking the name as a cue, you won't be surprised that they have a certain jingoistic soap-opera quality. But they're a fun diversion.
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Museum Negeri Propinsi Bali
The Museum Negeri Propinsi Bali was originally established in 1910 by a Dutch resident who was concerned by the export of culturally significant artefacts from the island. Destroyed in a 1917 earthquake, it was rebuilt in the 1920s, but used mainly for storage until 1932. At that time, German artist Walter Spies and some Dutch officials revived the idea of collecting and preserving Balinese antiquities and cultural objects, and creating an ethnographic museum.
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Pura Jagatnatha
The Pura Jagatnatha is dedicated to the supreme god, Sanghyang Widi. Built in 1953, part of its significance is its statement of monotheism. Although Balinese recognise many gods, the belief in one supreme god (who can have many manifestations) brings Balinese Hinduism into conformity with the first principle of Pancasila - the 'Belief in One God'.
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Taman Wedhi Budaya
The Taman Wedhi Budaya is a sprawling complex in the eastern part of Denpasar. It was established in 1973 as an academy and showplace for Balinese culture, and has lavish architecture but few performances. The impressive-looking art gallery has an interesting and broad collection.
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