Tuesday, January 18, 2011

GWK

GWK is a statue of Lord Vishnu that stands in Bukit Ungasan Jimbaran Bali. Sculptures made by a graduate of ITB named I Nyoman Nuarta is planned to reach 145 meters high, beat high statue of Liberty, New York and plans to become the world's tallest monument.

The location of the statue of Garuda Wisnu Kencana is located 300 Mount chalk with a height above sea level is then will be a landmark to greet anyone who set foot on the island of Bali.

Due to some constraints, the construction of the sculpture was a little hiccup. Since built in 1997, up to now the new statue is completed 15 percent of which consists of a statue of Lord Vishnu and Garuda's head. In complex areas, already have exhibition center, restaurant, lotus pond, dioramas, Giri Kencana Villa, amphitheater and trade and promotion center.Sebuah concert arena built in the middle of limestone cliffs that rise. The cliffs are artificial precipice of a hill dipapras.

Access
The road to the region GWK is the same road with the road leading region Luhur Pura Uluwatu. So, you can go to first before the GWK Uluwatu.

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