- ARRANGEMENT of the Denpasar City Heritage Area still pays attention to the conservation aspect and the authenticity of the buildings
- There is a riverside garden arrangement by presenting classic paintings with the theme of the old market atmosphere
When you take the Denpasar city tour, take the time to see the beauty of Kumbasari Garden. This garden explores the charm of the banks of the Badung River. This is one of the icons of the heritage area of Denpasar City.
This garden stretches between Badung Market on the east side and Kumbasari Market on the west side. Then, the two markets are connected by a bridge which makes it easier for visitors to access the two markets. While under the bridge, there is also a pontoon bridge for garden visitors. Of course, there is a unique sensation when crossing, slightly swaying due to the pressure of the floating bridge on the water.
Riverbanks around the Denpasar City are no longer rundown and muddy or overgrown with weeds or driftwood beds. However, both sides have been laid out nicely with concrete floors and natural stone.
Then, both sides are also equipped by stairs going up from the riverside, where there are ordinary stairs of tiles and circular stairs of iron. Several long benches and chairs are also provided for visitors who want to relax with their family or loved ones.
The walls on both sides are also beautified with reliefs with Balinese ornaments, murals as well as painting reproductions. Well, perhaps the most interesting is the monochromatic painting that depicts the Bali’s market atmosphere of the past. This painting is displayed on the west side near the Jalan Gajah Mada Bridge.
The theme of this painting is very relevant to the activities in the two locations, namely Kumbasari Market and Badung Market as well as to the heritage area of Denpasar. This picture seems to invite visitors to imagine or have a flashback to the unique activities in the two markets in the past.
