Ubud, Indonesia
Ubud*is a town on the*Indonesian*island of*Bali*in*Ubud District, located amongst rice paddies and steep ravines in the central foothills of the*Gianyar regency. Promoted as an arts and culture centre, it has developed a large tourism industry.
Nature
The Mandala Suci Wenara Wan*is known to westerners as the*Ubud Monkey Forest. The grounds contain an active temple and are located near the southern end of Monkey Forest Street. This protected area houses the*Pura Dalem Agung Padangtegal, and as of June 2017, approximately 750*crab-eating macaque*(Macaca fascicularis) monkeys live there.
Culture
The town and area has a number of art museums, such as the*Blanco Renaissance Museum, the*Puri Lukisan Museum,*Neka Art Museum, and the*Agung Rai Museum of Art. The*Museum Rudana*in Peliatan is nearby. Galleries promoting local and overseas crafts are abound, too, in Ubud. Some often hold exhibitions focused on stimulating a dialogue between both local and international artists, and less about selling artworks. One of the primary examples is BIASA ArtSpace,[12]*founded by art enthusiast and fashion designer*Susanna Perini.
Streets
The main street is Jalan Raya Ubud (Jalan Raya means*main road), which runs east–west through the center of town. Two long roads, Jalan Monkey Forest and Jalan Hanoman, extend south from Jalan Raya Ubud.
Buildings
Puri Saren Agung*is a large palace located at the intersection of Monkey Forest and Raya Ubud roads. The residence of Tjokorda Gede Agung Sukawati (1910–1978), the last ruling monarch of Ubud, it is still owned by the royal family. Dance performances and ceremonies are held in its courtyard. The palace was also one of Ubud's first hotels, opening its doors back in the 1930s.