Entering the gate of Paduraksa Puri Ubud, already feels the magnificence of the wall wall made of red brick as thick as 1 meter, indicating how sturdy this Palace in its era, even now even its splendor. A number of carvings and wall reliefs become dominant ornaments on every wall of the castle. So do the statues that stood firmly flanking every entrance of the castle. A bale is available for visitors to relax while watching the beauty of the castle. Traditional doors carved in typical Balinese gold coated
Puri Ubud built by Tjokorda Ida Putu Kandel, this king's reign ranged from 1800-1823 AD, so this palace can be somewhat ancient and is a historic palace that has its own charm, the collection of objects or furniture has a high aesthetic value, the traditional Balinese building looks artisitik , captivating and memorizing various historical memories of the past, having an auditorium as a meeting place. Puri Saren Agung is also a place to preserve traditional culture, develop and protect various Balinese art and literature.
In his time, the ruler of Puri Ubud is quite famous is during the reign of Tjokorda Gde Agung Sukawati, he has a far-sighted future, he is also a lover of art, even he gave a piece of land to a Spanish painter named Antonio Blanco who now stands a museum of painting with the name of the Blanco museum. The ability of the king to do business, such as pioneering build lodging for tourists who will stay in Ubud. The role of King Sukawati's brother to invite artist Walter Spiers to paint and live in Ubud is also quite helpful to introduce Ubud, and finally become a trend of foreign painters living here and describes the beauty of Ubud, thus becoming a tourist promotion indirectly.
If you want to enjoy various dance performances in the center of Ubud, then Puri Ubud is the place, every time at 19.30 staged performances of dance art taking turns every day, Legong Mahabarata dance, Ramayana Ballet Dance, Legong Trance - Paradise Dance, and Barong dance. Indeed Ubud is the center of Balinese dance performances, then do not expect you can find a discotheque night entertainment center, such as in Kuta, Denpasar or Sanur.
Puri Ubud also has a number of supporting facilities such as rastaurant, money changer, souvenir shop and also lodging. On the opposite side of Ubud's castle there is a typical Balinese culinary place, its name is Babi Guling Ibu Oka's. Almost everyday food stalls Bu Oka Ubud which began operating from 11 am to 7 pm never empty of visitors. In one day stalls Ibu Oka Ubud provides 5 to 10 pigs bolsters. If you want to try to eat at Warung Bu Oka Ubud, you should come before 2 pm, because after 2 o'clock many food menu that has run out.
So if you want to get closer to the culture and art of Bali then stay a few nights in this area. Moreover Ubud is located in the middle of Bali tourism map, so from here you can also explore the island of God is more leverage. A number of nearby attractions in this area besides Puri Ubud is a tourist attraction such as Monkey Forest, Campuhan Hill, Ayung Rafting recreation, Rice terraces Tegalalang, Pura Goa Gajah, and temple Tirta Empul Tampaksiring.
Puri Saren Agung is very strategic in downtown Ubud and is on the main highway, mileage from Denpasar about 45 minutes drive, this place is always crowded. Its location is opposite the Ubud Art Market, which is also the main parking lot in the region. If during the holiday season comes, sometimes parking the vehicle is rather difficult because many visitors who go to the art market and also want to see the face of Ubud castle from close. For that you are more advised to rent a car in Bali plus the driver.