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There are many places in Bali that with a little imagination can provide an historical mood and setting with insight into a culture and lifestyle of another era. Discovering the past in modern Bali life is easy. The nature and life always perform historical sense.

Historic houses are another way to experience the past. Authentic furniture, furnishings and appliances provide a picture of Bali lifestyle, there's an entire historic village to explore. Bali has many wonderful temples, castles, museums; a great number of them built in stone. Historic buildings are usually open to the public, though opening hours may vary greatly.

Kertha Gosa
These pavilions, built in the 18th century, are located at the main road intersection side of the town of Klungkung, 40 kilometers northeast of Denpasar. They are especially known for their ceiling murals, painted in the traditional “Wayang” style, depicting punishments in hell for miscreants, and higher up on the ceilings you will find the rewards in heaven for those that have led a good and honest life.

Museum Bali
On the eastern side of the historic Puputan Square in Denpasar is the Museum of Bali, built by the Dutch in 1932. The original collection was put together with the assistance of a German painter. Well apportioned exhibition halls display an excellent collection of Balinese artifacts from prehistoric to contemporary times, including weapons, dance costumes, Ming ceramic, cloth and paintings.

 

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