Friday, September 21, 2012

Bali tour: GWK Cultural Park

Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue of Lord Vishnu in the form of Hindu religion is God the Preserver, riding a Garuda bird. Located in Bukit Unggasan - Jimbaran, Bali, this statue is the work of the famous sculptor Bali, I Nyoman Nuarta. The monument was developed as a cultural park and become an icon for tourism in Bali and Indonesia.
This statue is projected to tie layout with visibility up to 20 km so that it can be seen from Kuta, Sanur, Nusa Dua to Tanah Lot. Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue is a symbol of the mission of saving the environment and the world. The statue was made ​​from a mixture of copper and steel weighing 4,000 tons, with a height of 75 meters and a width of 60 meters. When construction is completed, the sculpture will be the largest statue in the world and beat the Statue of Liberty.

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