Garuda Wisnu Kencana monument - bali

The statue is a form of Lord Vishnu in Hinduism is God the Preserver (Sthiti), riding a Garuda bird. Figures can be seen in the story of Garuda Garuda & empire that tells the devotion and sacrifice of the bird Garuda to save his mother from slavery ultimately protected by Lord Vishnu.
Area Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park is located at an altitude of 146 meters above the ground or 263 feet above sea level. When mengungjungi Uluwatu or dreamland beach, we will pass GWK first.
This statue is projected to tie layout with visibility up to 20 km so that it can be seen from Kuta, Sanur, Nusa Dua to Tanah Lot. Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue is a symbol of the mission of saving the environment and the world. The statue was made ​​from a mixture of copper and steel weighing 4,000 tons, with a height of 75 meters and a width of 60 meters.

The statue is the work of the famous sculptor Bali, I Nyoman Nuarta. The monument was developed as a cultural park and become an icon for tourism in Bali and Indonesia.
There is also a statue of Vishnu hands that are part of the statue of Lord Vishnu. This is one step closer to completing the Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue complete. This work was stationed while in the area Tirta Agung.
In that area there is a statue of Garuda is right behind the Plaza Wisnu named Garuda Plaza where 18 meter tall statue of Garuda placed temporarily. At this time, Plaza Garuda becomes the focal point of a large hall carved limestone pillars which covers more than 4000 square meters of open space that is the Lotus Pond. Limestone pillars colossal and monumental Garuda statue make Lotus Pond a very exotic. With the capacity of the room that can accommodate up to 7000 people, Lotus Pond has gained a good reputation as a perfect place to hold big and international events.