• The idea of building the Garuda Wisnu Kencana Statue was first proposed in the 1980s by a Balinese artist named Nyoman Nuarta.
  • Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue (also known as GWK statue) is a 121-meter tall statue located in Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park, Bali, Indonesia.
  • Garuda has a wingspan of 210 feet (64 meters), which might well make Garuda Wisnu Kencana the largest statue in the world in terms of sheer bulk.
  • The statue of Garuda Wisnu Kencana’s creator is Mr. I Nyoman Nuarta, a Balinese and honored as one of the best sculptors in Indonesia.
  • Several images of the Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue have become an icon of tourism in Bali, not yet to Bali without visiting the Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural...
  • Furthermore, the Minister of Tourism said that the construction of the Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue is a concrete manifestation of the artist’s commitment.
  • Designed and built by Nyoman Nuarta, one of Indonesia’s foremost modern sculptor, the Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue or GWK and its pedestal building will be...
  • Garuda Wisnu Kencana Statue. Rising above it all, the grand and captivating statue was inspired by a famous story in Hindu mythology about the search for...
  • Apart from the iconic statue, Garuda Wisnu Kencana offers various attractions and facilities for visitors.
  • The statue is also set amidst the sprawling Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park, which stretches across 60 hectares and is elevated at an altitude 263 meters...
  • Rising from the rugged hills of Bali’s Bukit Peninsula, the magnificent Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue stands watch over the island.
  • Compared to this one, Garuda Wisnu Kencana Bali is just in its below position as the second tallest statue in the world.