Gelgel, Klungkung

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Gelgel is a village in the regency of Klungkung, on Bali, Indonesia. The village, near the coast four kilometers south of the regency capital Semarapura, contains a number of structures of cultural interest, and is known for its pottery and handwoven ceremonial songket cloth. The height of the village's power came during the kingdom of Gelgel, which dominated Bali from around the early 16th century to 1686. There are no traces left today of the old royal palace. The old ancestral shrine of the ruling dynasti, Pura Jero Agung, is still standing in the old palace area. To the east of Pura Jero Agung is another old temple, Pura Dasar, which is a lowland counterpart of the "mother temple" of Bali, Pura Besakih. The village also contains the oldest mosque in Bali, which was built by Javanese retainers of the old kings. ()

Local name: Gelgel, Klungkung, Klungkung Coordinates: 8°33'51"S, 115°24'36"E

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Nearby attractions include: Bali Safari and Marine Park, Pura Goa Lawah, Kertha Gosa Pavilion, Museum Semarajaya.

4.6 miW
Zoo, Theme park, Nature and wildlife
Bali Safari and Marine Park
117 min walk • Bali Safari and Marine Park, nestled in the heart of Indonesia's most famous island, is a vibrant tapestry of flora and fauna. This sprawling zoological garden is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and families alike, offering an immersive experience that goes beyond the...
4.1 miE
Temple, Cave, Sacred and religious sites
Pura Goa Lawah
104 min walk • Pura Goa Lawah, nestled on the picturesque coast of Bali, Indonesia, is a unique and sacred temple that captivates the spiritual and the curious alike. This temple, known for its distinctive feature—a cave that is home to thousands of bats—is a significant site of...
2 miN
Architecture, Historical place, Forts and castles
Kertha Gosa Pavilion, Klungkung
52 min walk • The Kertha Gosa Pavilion is an example of Balinese architecture located on the island of Bali, in city Klungkung, Indonesia. The Kertha Gosa Pavilion at Klungkung Palace was built in the early 18th century by Dewa Agung Gusti Sideman.
2 miN
History museum, Museum
Museum Semarajaya, Klungkung
52 min walk • The Semarajaya Museum is a museum located in the town of Semarapura in Klungkung Regency on Bali, Indonesia.
2 miN
Park
Klungkung Palace
52 min walk • The Klungkung Palace, officially Puri Agung Semarapura, is a historical building complex situated in Semarapura, the capital of the Klungkung Regency on Bali, Indonesia.
2.1 miN
City, Area
Semarapura, Klungkung
53 min walk • Semarapura is a town which serves as the administrative capital of the Klungkung Regency in Bali, Indonesia.
1.8 miNW
8°33'7"S • 115°23'13"E
Museum Nyoman Gunarsa, Klungkung
46 min walk • Museum
4.1 miNW
Neighbourhood
Banjarangkan, Klungkung
106 min walk • Banjarangkan is a district of Klungkung Regency, Bali, Indonesia. It is located 6 km from Semarapura or about one hour from Denpasar. Its area is approximately 45.73 km², and it had a population of 37,115 at the 2010 Census and 44,431 at the 2020 Census.