Translating into ‘Karangasem Grand Palace’, Puri Agung Karangasem dates back to the 19th century and combines Balinese, Chinese, and European architectural influences. Composed of a complex of building clusters, which housed the King of Karangasem’s impressive court, Puri Agung Karangasem still holds royal and ceremonial significance to this day. The inner courtyard features the king’s former home, and the surrounding spaces still retain relics from days long gone, from before the Dutch settlement in Bali.

One of the major attractions of Indonesia is definitely Puri Agung Kanginan in Amplapura, Indonesia. It is basically a three-part castle with very exciting sites of interests on its own. There’s the residential area for the royalty, the gardens, and the Bengingah or the social hall. It is a complex of buildings that is rich in elegance, luxury, and class.

The main palace precinct contains a complex of buildings called the Bale London, which is decorated with carved doors and well-restored paintings. It also contains the instruments of the exclusive gamelan orchestra, only being played in the presence of the Raja. Then the Bale Pemandesan, here the ritual tooth filling is performed on the Raja’s children. Finally there is the Puri Madura, also known as the Maskerdam. It is an audience hall that can accommodate up to a hundred and fifty people.