Bajra Sandhi monument is a monument located in front of the Bali Governor's office in Renon, Denpasar. This monument is dedicated to immortalize the struggle of Balinese from time to time during 3000 BC. The great pillar arises above 45 meters to symbolize the indonesian independence. Inside the monument there are many miniature scenes of Balinese people over the years. The entrance fee to Bajra Sandhi is Rp 10.000, opened from 8:30-16:30 and closed during Hindu holidays. The monument is surrounded by a very large park, it is known as the city park by the locals. The park is popular and used for many occasion for the locals such as sport activities and some other local events.
The monument is divided into 3 areas (Tri Mandala)- Utama Mandala: is the main building in the middle.
- Madya Mandala: is the courtyard that surrounds Utama mandala
- Nista Mandala: is the outer courtyard surrounding Madya mandala
The main building (Utama Mandala) consists of three floors. Utamaning Utama Mandala, is placed on the third floor of the monument. Visitors can see a great view of Denpasar from this floor. Madyaning Utama Mandala, is placed on the second floor. In this floor, Visitors can see 33 different miniature of Balinese people's struggle. Nistaning Utama Mandala is the ground floor of the building. In the ground floor, there are information room, exhibit rooms, and conference room.
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Top view of the monument
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View from the monument
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View from the Utamaning Utama Mandala
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Inside the monument
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One of the miniature
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Stairs to reach the Utamaning Utama Mandala
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Bajra Sandi monument at night
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The entrance of the monument
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