Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) Cultural Park

Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) Cultural Park is a tourist park in Jimbaran Bali with Unggasan tourist GWK Statue (Garuda Wisnu Kencana). GWK statue is a replica statue of the god Vishnu riding Garuda vehicle named 12 m tall, the work of renowned sculptor Bali, I Nyoman Nuarta. Area Cultural Park Garuda Wisnu Kencana in the height of 146 meters above ground level or 263 feet above sea level.

This statue is projected to bind to the spatial distance of up to 20 km that can be seen from Kuta, Sanur, Nusa Dua to Tanah Lot. Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue is a symbol of environmental rescue mission and the world. This statue is made from a mixture of copper and steel, weighing 4000 tons, with a height of 75 meters and 60 meters wide. When construction is finished, this sculpture will be the largest statue in the world and beat the Statue of Liberty.

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