Designed and built by Nyoman Nuarta, one of Indonesia’s foremost
modern sculptor, the Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue or GWK and its pedestal
building will be standing 150 meters tall with its wings span 64 meters
across.
Made from more than 4000 tons of copper and brass, the statue is
picturing Lord Wisnu, as the source of wisdom, riding on the back of the
mythical bird Garuda as the manifestation of conscience toward Amerta,
the perennial goodness.
The statue and its pedestal will be surrounded by more than 240
hectares cultural park which was once an abandoned and unproductive
limestone quarry. The cultural park will provide attractions for both
local and foreign visitors with supporting facilities such as Lotus
Pond, Festival Park, Amphitheater, Street Theater, Exhibition Hall,
as well as Jendela Bali The Panoramic Resto and souvenir shop. At
present time, the statue of Wisnu, the statue of Garuda, and the hands
of Wisnu have been placed temporarily in three different plazas within
the park.
GWK Cultural Park is intended to educate, especially the young
generations about the importance of preserving and cultivating world’s
cultural heritage.
Included in the tour
- Pick up and return to your hotel with air conditioned car
- English speaking driver
- Mineral water in car
- Entry into sites visited
- Car parking fees
Excludes in the tour :
- Entrance Ticket
- Performance Ticket
- Dinner and Other Expense
