Taman Tirtagangga is a former royal water palace in Karangasem, eastern Bali

     

Palace Taman Tirtagangga is worth visiting

We enjoyed the beautiful water palace, garden and the relaxed atmosphere

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Tirta Gangga is a former royal palace in eastern Bali, Indonesia,

about 5 kilometres from Karangasem, near Abang

It is noted for its water palace, owned by Karangasem Royal

Tirta Gangga literally means water from the Ganges and it is a site of

some reverence for the Hindu Balinese

Strictly, the name refers to the water palace built in 1948 by the Raja of Karangasem, Anak Agung Agung Anglurah Ketut Karangasem

It is, however, the name widely used to refer to the general area which includes the water palace and the lush rural areas around

Tirta Gangga water palace is a maze of pools and fountains surrounded by

a lush garden and stone carvings and statues

The one hectare complex was built in 1946 by the late King of Karangsem but was destroyed almost entirely by the eruption of nearby Mount Agung in 1963

It has been lovingly re-built and restored and has an air of authentic royal magnificence

The centrepiece of the palace is the great fountain

In the former pool of the king it`s allowed to swim

Go to the right end of the garden, take the stairs and enjoy the view of the complex