kerta gosa culture and ethnic

Kerta Gosa

Tour category : Fun Attraction Regency : Klungkung Kerta Gosa is located in the heart of Semarapura town, 40 km east of Denpasar. Kerta Gosa is the name of the former Royal Courts of Justice in Klungkung. This building was used by the king of Bali to announce the legislation, jurisdiction, penalization etc. The gardens of Taman Gili, in which Kerta Gosa sits, were built in 1710. The most impressive thing of Kerta Gosa is the decorated ceiling containing terrifying artwork depicting good vs. evil and the punishment of hell, an answer for Dante’s depiction of hell. As a matter of fact the entire complex is known as Taman Gili, but the name Kerta Gosa is better known. Apart from Kerta Gosa there is Bale Kambang of floating pavilion. This pavilion sits in the middle of a pond. There is a museum which is called Semarajaya located on the right of Kori Agung (Grand Gate). This Museum is set in an ex- Dutch High School building  This museum houses ancient items of Klungkung kingdom including photos and documentation of Klungkung royal family.

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