Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK), South Kuta - Bali

Garuda Wisnu Kencana is a 240 hectares private cultural park on Bukit Peninsula at the southern end of the Bali Island 20 Minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport. Bukit is a limestone plateau with Uluwatu to the west and Nusa Dua to the east. It is devoted to the Hindu god Vhisnu and hes mount Garuda, the mythical bird who is hes companion as high as 18 meters.

Area Garuda Wisnu Kencana cultural park is located at an altitude of 146 meter above ground level or 263 feet above sea level. This statue will once completed will be the world's biggest statue with a height of 75 meters and width of 60 meters and will beat the statue of Liberty. GWK is A masterpiece of Balinese artist I Nyoman Nuarta located in South Bali area Ungasan exactly in the hills. Area Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park is located at an altitude of 146 meters above ground level or 263 feet above sea level. In that area there is also a statue of Garuda is right behind the Plaza Wisnu is the Plaza Garuda where the 18 meters tall statue of Garuda Placed temporarily. At this time Garuda Plaza became the focal point of a large hall carved limestone pillars which covers more than 4000 squares meters of open space that is the Lotus Pond. Limestone pillars colossal and monumental Garuda statue make Lotus Pond a very exotic space. With the capacity of the room that can accommodate up to 7000 people, Lotus pond has gained good reputation as a perfect place to hold big and international Events.

There is also a statue of Vishnu Hands that are part of a statue of Lord Vishnu. This is one step closer to completing a full statue of Garuda Wisnu Kencana. This work is placed in the area while Tirta Agung. Located high above the limestone dataraan padas and stare at the south coast tourist area of Bali. Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park is is a window of art and culture that the island has a natural back ground and a very impressive panorama. With the distance of 20 minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport and less than an hour from Major Hospitality locations, GWK became one of the main objectives for the various art performances, exhibitions and conferences or a relaxing visit even spiritual visit. This statue is the work of the famous sculptor Bali, I Nyoman Nuarta. This Monument was developed as a cultural park and became an an icon for tourism in Bali.

The statue of Lord Vishnu in the form of Hindu religion is a God the Preserver (Shtiti), riding a Garuda Bird. Garuda figure can be seen in the story of Garuda and empire that revolves around the sense of devotion and sacrifice to save the Mother Bird Garuda of slavery that ultimately protected by Lord Vishnu. This statue is projected to spatial binding with visibility up to 20 miles so apat seen from Kuta, Sanur, Nusa Dua up to Tanah Lot. Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue is a symbol of environmental rescue mission and the world. The statue is made of a mixture of copper and steel weighing 4000 tons, with a height of a 75 meters and width of 60 meters. When construction is completed, the sculpture will be the largest sculpture in the world and beat the Statue of Liberty. An area of 250 hectares summarizes various cultural events, theaters, and a variety of culinary services. As the Palaces of Bali in antiquity, the visitor will see the splendor GWK monumental and spiritual kekhusukan where all enhanced with a modern twist with the facilities and appropriate services. Despite you come as part of the thousands of visitors a cultural event or a time to enjoy a light meal and drinks while watching the sunset, you will feel the beauty of nature and culture and the hospitality of its inhabitants.