{"id":667843,"date":"2022-03-11T13:22:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-11T10:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/?p=667843"},"modified":"2022-01-31T21:43:23","modified_gmt":"2022-01-31T18:43:23","slug":"taman-ujung-water-palace-in-bali-history-photo-description-how-to-get-there-map","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tourism.com.de\/en\/taman-ujung-water-palace-in-bali-history-photo-description-how-to-get-there-map\/","title":{"rendered":"Taman Ujung Water Palace in Bali – history, photo, description, how to get there, map"},"content":{"rendered":"

Taman Ujung Water Palace<\/a> in Bali is an unusual place. This is both a park where you can have a good time, and a young monument, and a center<\/a> for meditation and philosophical reflection. People come here to enjoy an unusual combination of architectural concepts, plunge into the reign of the last raja and just relax<\/a>. The complex is located<\/a> far from the beaches<\/a>: the nearest<\/a> village is a poor, poorly equipped settlement, so tour<\/a>ists go to see<\/a> the palace ensemble purposefully. Some visitors find much in common with Peterhof. The park has enough places for a picnic: tired visitors are allowed to sit right on the grass. The territory occupied by the complex is small: about 10 hectares. But you can enjoy the beauty endlessly.<\/p>\n

Construction history<\/a><\/h2>\n

\"Taman<\/a><\/p>\n

The last rajah of Karangasem province became the customer, leader and at the same time one of the design<\/a>ers. True, it is a stretch to call him an autocrat: his rule fell on the period of the colonial rule of Holland.<\/p>\n

The Raja was a comprehensively educated person:<\/p>\n

The purpose of the construction is ambiguous: according to some sources, the Raja urgently needed a summer<\/a> residence, according to others, he decided to embody his philosophical concepts about the meaning of life and peace in the province. In terms of funds, the last ruler of Karangasem was practically unlimited, so he was able to attract a team of foreign architects to work. Anak Agung Anglurah Ketut himself provided general guidance, explaining his own ideas<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Taman<\/a><\/p>\n

The central place for the location of the reside<\/a>nce was Lake Kolam Dirah: earlier, men and women who were seen in the black book were thrown into it. But in 1901, the ominous reservoir began to be used for bathing subjects. Work began in 1909. Each pavilion of the complex was tied to a place in such a way that the view from the windows of the building opened up to something pleasant and significant. Basically, the park ensemble was formed in 1919. But the grand opening took place 2 years later.<\/p>\n

However, the wonderful complex was unlucky three times:<\/p>\n

The rest<\/a>oration turned out to be an expensive undertaking: some pavilions could not be restore<\/a>d. Tourists<\/a> can watch their ruins.<\/p>\n

Architecture<\/h2>\n

\"Taman<\/a><\/p>\n

Architects from Holland and China<\/a> worked on the project, and they were led by the Balinese Rajah. Therefore, tour<\/a>ists observe a bizarre combination of concepts:<\/p>\n

The main concept that the designers embodied was water – the meaning and source of life, everything came out of it, and will return there. That is why the complex is located on the site of a former reservoir for the execution of sorcerers. The second thought embodied during the construction is that an ideal society (a complex of buildings with inhabitants) is like a ship (the park is located on the water), which sails towards a better life under the control of a wise captain, that is, a rajah. The third most important idea is that only with the unity of nations can it be possible to create an ideal model of social organization (architectural composition).<\/p>\n

Territory description<\/a><\/h2>\n

\"Taman<\/a><\/p>\n

Conventionally, the park is divided into several main levels:<\/p>\n

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  1. At the bottom are the demons. This is reflected in the fountain, embodied in a lotus flower with twelve steps. At the same level, there are lakes with koe car<\/a>ps. The composition is complemented by sculptures dressed in sarongs.<\/li>\n
  2. The middle level is the transition to the world<\/a> of the living. It is allowed to swim in the pools<\/a> here.<\/li>\n
  3. The penultimate level is the Raja's palace and rooms for his family members. This means power over subjects and the unconditional submission of the latter.<\/li>\n
  4. The highest level is the gazebo at the top of the hill. Only the gods are here, their power over the rajah and his subjects is unlimited.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \"Taman<\/a><\/p>\n

    All pavilions are located on the water. In order to go from one to another, bridge<\/a>s are built. Boating is allowed on some ponds. There are many flowers and trees in the park, the grass is neatly trimmed. The paths are paved with tiles, which are comfortable to walk on.<\/p>\n

    Tips<\/a> for tourists<\/a> before visiting<\/h2>\n

    \"Taman<\/a><\/p>\n

    The ensemble works on the principle of Europe<\/a>an regular parks: there are no special restrictions for tourists from other countries<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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    1. But before visiting, it is recommended to stock up on a sarong and a headdress<\/a>: there is a lot of bright sunlight on the territory. For the same reason, you should choose<\/a> the morning hours for a visit.<\/li>\n
    2. The complex has a restaurant, but you can bring food and water with you and have a picnic in your favorite corner of the park.<\/li>\n
    3. Tourists arriving in a rented car must leave the vehicle in a paid parking lot.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Despite the heat, it is worth climbing to the top of the hill (level of the gods). From there a wonderful panorama opens up.<\/p>\n

      Opening hours<\/a> and ticket prices<\/a><\/h2>\n

      You can visit the complex daily from 6 am to 7 pm. To enter the territory, you will need to purchase a ticket for $ 3.75.<\/p>\n

      Where is it located and how to<\/a> get there<\/a><\/h2>\n

      \"Taman<\/a><\/p>\n

      The palace complex is remote from the beaches, so it is difficult to get here by public transport<\/a>. But you can rent a car<\/a>. From the capital city<\/a> of Denpasar to the village of Seraya, you will have to drive 70 km. Some tourists prefer to visit the ensemble with excursions<\/a>.<\/p>\n

      Taman Ujung Water Palace on the map<\/a><\/h2>\n