Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue

Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue

Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue is located in Bukit Unggasan - Bali Jimbaran. I Nyoman Nuarta masterpiece. Currently developed as a cultural park and a Landmark for tourism in Bali and Indonesia. Lord Vishnu took the form of a statue, the Hindu god Vishnu religious belief is a manifestation of God Protector, by driving Garuda bird.

The statue height range of 140 meters, is projected to spatial tie with visibility up to 20 miles so it can be seen from Kuta, Sanur, Nusa Dua up to Tanah Lot. Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue is a symbol of environmental rescue mission and the world.

Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) means "bird Garuda vehicle of Vishnu", is one of the attractions in Bali, located on the limestone plateau and gazed south coast tourist area of Bali, and is 25 km from Denpasar / 15 km from Airport, Garuda Wisnu Kencana cultural Park is a window of art and culture that the island has a natural background and a very impressive panorama.

With an area of 250 hectares will summarize all activities of Balinese culture. GWK visitors will witness the monumental and spiritual grandeur where all enhanced with a modern twist with the proper facilities and services. Amphi theater with a capacity of 800 seats and first-class acoustic arrangements, an unparalleled place for cultural arts performances.

GWK is expected to be a symbol of culture based on the balance of nature. In the Tri Murthi where Lord Vishnu as the preserver of the universe duty and Garuda as the vehicle of Lord Vishnu is the symbol of selfless devotion. be expected GWK is a symbol of environmental protection.

GWK was built in 1997 and recently completed is half body of Lord Vishnu, Garuda, and the hands of Lord Vishnu.