Bali is known world over for many significant reasons apart from just it’s beaches. The Balinese art and craft also take a significant share of the fame. A village that takes pride in its own unique art form is Batuan, the art form emerged in the 1930s’ and has since taken a prominent place in the Balinese artistic style. There are numerous art galleries and art societies that play a key role in spreading and developing the art form. A primary concern for those coming to visit the area is the accommodation options available. There are many 4 star hotels in Bali. Bali boasts of a diverse range of accommodation. One of the highly recommended hotels of such nature is the Holiday Inn Resort Bali Benoa. The resort is perfect for solo travel or if your travelling with children offering many activities to keep everyone busy the hotel has comfortable modern rooms to ensure a great stay in Bali.
The village is known primarily for the artistic genre that originated here, however there are some prominent land marks in the village that cannot be ignored when speaking about this village. One such interesting architectural piece is Pura Puseh, which dates back to the 11th century is a temple that has intricate stone carvings around it. Located off the main road of the village there is also an inscription found in the temple that testifies the founding date of Batuan to 1022 AD. There was restoration work that took place in the temple in 1992, however great care was taken to preserve its original state. There can be a strong influence of Indian architecture seen in the five tiered building. The icons and decorations of the temple however adhere to the Balinese style. There are some significant festivals that take place in the temple annually.
Nigel Walters is a travel writer, who writes under the pen name, Fritzjames Stephen. His content is based on the myriad of experiences and indulgences that the world has to offer travellers across all walks of life.
