bali local guide: Bajra Sandhi Renon Monument

Bajra Sandhi Renon Monument

Tourist attractions Bajra Sandhi Monument, is a monument located in the heart of Denpasar, where it is located in Renon area. This monument was built and dedicated to the struggle of the people of the island of Bali. Many domestic tourists who do not know about Renon Denpasar area. In fact, many who know about the monument Bajra Sandhi Renon is a foreign tourist. Such as Korean and Chinese tourists. The question is, what's in Renon area?

Bajra Sandhi Monument

If Jakarta has a Monas, the island of Bali has Bajra Sandhi. They both serve as memorial monuments. The architectural design of Bajra Sandhi Monument is very thick with Balinese architecture, many carvings and sculptures are very unique.

History of Bajra Sandhi Museum

The originator of the idea of the construction of this monument is Prof. Ida Bagus Matra then served as Governor of Bali, in 1980. The architecture of this monument is Ir. Ida Bagus Gede Yadnya, who won the architectural competition of this monument in 1981. Architectural design from Ir. Ida Bagus Gede Yadnya has the meaning of the independence day of the Republic of Indonesia 17 August 1945, with 17 entrance gate design, 8 main pillars and 45 meters monument altitude.

Bajra Sandhi Renon Monument, the beginning of development began in 1981 and then stopped and continued in 1987. The inauguration of the Bajra Sandhi Monument was done by the then-then President Megawati Soekarno Putri on June 14, 2013. In front of this Bajra Sandhi Monument the holding of a parade of Balinese art performances annually, usually opened by the President of Indonesia.

Bajra Sandhi Niti Mandala Renon

This monument stands on Niti Mandala Renon field. Very green field and Niti Mandala Renon area every day is used by the people of Denpasar city, as a place to exercise like jogging and playing football. Especially during the afternoon, Niti Mandala Renon field is very crowded visitors.

Renon Denpasar area is the center of government provision Bali. In this area Renon Balinese governor's office is located and right behind Bajra Sandhi Monument. In addition to the office of the Governor of Bali, Renon area there are many other administrative offices and consulate offices of other countries. Surely we will not discuss about the government office on this page.

The name Bajra Sandi comes from the words Bajra and Sandhi. Bajra means Genta and Sandhi means holy. When viewed from the shape of the monument building, it does look like the Holy Gentle used by Hindu priests, while reciting a mantra in a prayer ceremony.
The uniqueness of Bajra Sandhi Denpasar Bali
For Asian tourists like Japan, China, Korea, the uniqueness of the Bajra Sandhi monument looks like a Pagoda. Therefore, many Asian tourists who consider this monument is a Pagoda, as in their country.
So if you visit this tourist spot in Denpasar, do not be surprised if you see most of the tourists are Asian tourists. Like what travelers will think of this monument, you can see the reviews here, Tripadvisor reviews.

Bajra Sandhi Denpasar Bali

Facilities Bajra Sandhi monument besides the museum, there is also a library, fish ponds, handicrafts and of course toilets for visitors. In the center of the building inside, there are 4 steps, whichever you can use to climb the 2nd floor.

On the second floor of the monument is a museum that tells about the struggle of the Balinese people from the prehistoric era, the development of civilization of the people of Bali, the history of the development of the Balinese kingdom, until the era of the struggle of the people of Bali seize independence. The story of the struggle of the Balinese people is depicted in 33 dioramas. Therefore this monument is also often referred to as Bajra Sandhi museum.

On the second floor of the building, there is a circular staircase to get to the third floor and feels a little dizzy while riding it. On the third floor of the monument building, there is a large room and surrounded by glass windows. From this third floor building, you can see 360 degree view of Denpasar city and its surroundings. Surely you will not see skyscrapers in the city of Denpasar, because the local regulations (regulations) ban on building higher than 30 meters.

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If you are planning a vacation to the tourist attractions in Denpasar, by visiting the Monument Bajra Sandi, we suggest you to use car rental + driver service in Bali. Surely there is a reason we suggest you use a car rental service plus a driver in Bali.

Tourist attractions in Denpasar are not only monuments Bajra Sandhi, but there are other tourist attractions in Denpasar. Like Art Center, Bali Museum and Sanur tourist attractions. By using car rental + driver service in Bali, with minimum usage for 10 hours, then you can visit many sights in Denpasar, without making the cost of transfortasi to be expensive.