Gianyar Attractions
Gianyar
By road: from Denpasar north-east to Sakah; then turn right for Blahbatuh and Gianyar.
Bus: several times daily from Denpasar-Kereneng.
Bemo: along road.
Gianyar, in the 17th and 18th century the capital of a powerful kingdom and now chief town of Gianyar district, lies 26 km (16 mi.) north-east of Denpasar in a well watered and intensively cultivated upland region, mainly devoted to rice-growing. It has a modest textile industry which makes a contribution to the economy of the region.
History
As Gianyar's near neighbor Klungkung, capital of the most powerful kingdom on Bali from the 15th to the 17th century, declined, so the authority of the Rajas of Gianyar increased. During the period of Dutch occupation they reached an accommodation with the invaders, and as a result Gianyar was spared intervention by the colonial authorities and the ruling family retained their influence.
Little is left of the former splendor of the princely capital. The townscape is now dominated by modern functional buildings.
By road: from Denpasar north-east to Sakah; then turn right for Blahbatuh and Gianyar.
Bus: several times daily from Denpasar-Kereneng.
Bemo: along road.
Gianyar, in the 17th and 18th century the capital of a powerful kingdom and now chief town of Gianyar district, lies 26 km (16 mi.) north-east of Denpasar in a well watered and intensively cultivated upland region, mainly devoted to rice-growing. It has a modest textile industry which makes a contribution to the economy of the region.
History
As Gianyar's near neighbor Klungkung, capital of the most powerful kingdom on Bali from the 15th to the 17th century, declined, so the authority of the Rajas of Gianyar increased. During the period of Dutch occupation they reached an accommodation with the invaders, and as a result Gianyar was spared intervention by the colonial authorities and the ruling family retained their influence.
Little is left of the former splendor of the princely capital. The townscape is now dominated by modern functional buildings.
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Puri Gianyar
The palace of Puri Gianyar was built in the 1770s and is still occupied by the princely family, but visitors can see the complex from the exterior.
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Blahbatuh, Indonesia
(Near Gianyar)
The town of Blahbatuh is home to two important temples, the Pura Dalem Blahbatuh, and the Pura Puseh Blahbatuh.
