Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park, abbreviated GWK, is a tourist park in the southern part of the island of Bali. This tourist park is located on the headland of Nusa Dua, Badung regency, about 40 kilometers south of Denpasar, the capital of Bali province. In the area of this cultural park, planned to be established a landmark or mascot of Bali, which is a giant statue of Lord Vishnu who was riding a ride, Garuda, as high as 120 meters. Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park is located at an altitude of 146 meters above ground level or 263 meters above the sea level.
In the area there is also a Statue of Garuda which is directly behind the Plaza Wisnu is Garuda Plaza where the statue as high as 18 meters Garuda placed temporarily. At this moment, Garuda Plaza becomes the focal point of a large corridor of carved limestone pillars covering over 4000 square meters of open space ie Lotus Pond. The colossal limestone columns and monumental sculptures of Lotus Pond Garuda make a very exotic space. With a space capacity capable of accommodating up to 7000 people, Lotus Pond has earned a good reputation as the perfect venue for holding major events and international events.
There is also a statue of Vishnu's hand which is part of the statue of Lord Vishnu. This is one step closer to completing the complete Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue. This work is placed temporarily in the area of Tirta Agung.
Wikipedia.
