Garuda Wisnu Kencana

Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) is 240 hectares cultural park on the Bukit Peninsula (at the southern end of Bali island). Designed and built by Nyoman Nuarta, one of Indonesia’s foremost modern sculptor, the Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue and its pedestal building will be standing 150 meters tall with its wings span 64 meters across. The statue (made from more than 4000 tons of copper and brass) is picturing Lord Wisnu, as the source of wisdom, riding on the back of the mythical bird Garuda. The cultural park will provide attractions such as Lotus Pond, Festival Park, Amphitheater, Street Theater, Exhibition Hall, as well as Jendela Bali The Panoramic Resto and souvenir shop.

Location:
Jl. Raya Uluwatu, Ungasan
South Kuta, Badung, Bali

Attractions:
great statues
cultural park

Nearby destinations:
Pecatu Dreamland (beach)
Pantai Kuta (beach)
Pantai Jimbaran (beach)
Pura Luhur Uluwatu (temple)