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GENERAL
INFORMATION
Klungkung, Bali's smallest regency, is also the one with the
richest history. Except for a few beaches and landscapes those
of Nusa Penida are treated in another section most of Klungkung's
interest lies in its historical heritage. It's located about
1 hour from Denpasar. Its Bali's defeat in the 14th Century,
invading Javanese set up court in Samprangan and then at Gelgel
in the 1500's. An internal revolt during the middle 1600's moved
the capital to Klungkung. Strife over the next 2 Centuries caused
factions to set up rival courts trough out Bali, yet all recognize
Klungkung as |
the highest royal authority. In the early 1900's as rulers of
South Bali were subdued by the Dutch. Klungkung remained the
last stronghold until 1908 a towering new monument commemorates
the final battle.
Most of the palace was destroyed except for the main gate and
2 pavilions Kerta Gosa is famous for its painted ceiling of
punishments in hell, animal tales, and an earthquake chart,
and the Bale Kambang has paintings of Buddhist lore, folktales,
and traditional astrology. Artists from Kamasan still paint
in this puppet-style, a school perpetuates this ancient art. |
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