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Bali is a magical beach island and what sets it apart from other holiday destinations
is the fact that it offers a complete holiday experience. With the splendid natural
beauty and amazing landscapes, it is truly a paradise on earth. Besides the myriad
tourist attractions in Bali, the Island has a rich cultural past and a glorious
history. The Balinese art form and the ancient artifacts of Bali is the reflection
of the strong cultural roots of Bali. If you wish to see the artifacts and antique
items in close view then do pay a visit to the prominent Bali Museums. Museum
Semarajaya in Bali is one of the notable museums which preserve the archeological
objects and traditional artifacts.
Museum Semarajaya in Bali, ideally located on the eastern side of the Puputan
Square and Monument, is one of the scenic places for the visitors going for
Sightseeing in Bali. The museum was initially built by the Dutch people who
came to Bali around 1900 A.D. The museum was built in 1910. After its establishment
it was destroyed once by an explosion of Gunung Batur. It is an prominent area
of Bali which sits 1,500 meters above the sea level and is only a hour's drive,
ideally located at northeast of Denpasar. The museum again came back into existence
in 1925 but it was only in1932 that it gained in prominence and established
itself as one of the notable Bali museums like the Agung Rai Museum of Art in
Bali.
Museum Semarajaya in Bali displays the collection of great artifacts and antique
items which exemplify the rich historical past of Bali. Due to the prominence
of this museum, the museum also finds its mention in the Bali Travel Guide.
You can also find the paintings of great artistes and painters displayed here.
The well known artist Walter Spies had a great contribution in bringing together
the compilation of archeological items and traditional artifacts to this museum.
It also exhibits the wide assortment of traditional weapons, dance and ceremonial
costumes, clay and potteries, paintings and furniture which dwells in the group
of buildings which make up the complex of Museum Semarajaya in Bali.
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