On a corner of this intersection lies Puputan Badung Park which is designated for sports and cultural events with tree-lined roads surrounding this park that provide the shades for comfortable walks. This grass-carpeted park is also known as a place where chess enthusiasts in the city would gather and have a couple of game sessions on the tables set right next to giant pawns occupying a giant black-white checked ground. A lot of food and drink sellers are also occupying this part of the park. Aside from the trees, this park is also surrounded by Pura Agung Jagatnatha, Bali Museum, residence of Bali Governor and Udayana military headquarter. Set in traditional-looking grounds and adjacent to Pura Agung Jagatnatha, Bali Museum is a relaxing and affordable place where you can learn about Balinese history. This museum is split into four main buildings that house artifacts dating back to the megalithic period to modern time such as potteries, bronze spear, hand chisel, hand axe, sea shell fossil, ancient accessories (bronze necklace, earring and bracelet) and Balinese fine arts (paintings and wooden statues). The structure of the museum itself is like a palace-temple, complete with courtyards, pavilions and decorated temple gateways. Walter Spies played a part in the Bali Museum, helping put together the collection and organize the display. There will be individuals hanging around within the museum’s compound offering their services as a guide. In case you need a guide, it is advised that you negotiate the price first; however, the museum provides English descriptions for each of the items displayed. In other words, as long as you can read English, you will be fine.
Location: City Center
Location: Puputan, Badung