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The Puri Agung Jero Kuta Palace was believed to have been established in 1820 by Dewa Gde Jambe Badung, who was also known as Kyai Agung Gde-Jro Kuta Kahuningan. The family of Puri Agung Jero Kuta traces its roots back to the Puri Agung Klungkung, which was the epicenter of power for the Balinese kings of the past. Impressively, the layout of the Puri Agung Jero Kuta Palace remains substantially unchanged over the years.

Within the palace courtyard stand four large gates referred to as the 'nyatur singa,' symbolizing 'four different locations within a single place.' Owing to its authentic layout, Puri Agung Jero Kuta often serves as a picturesque backdrop for Balinese-themed pre-wedding photo sessions.

The Puri Agung Jero Kuta is distinguished for its commitment to preserving the local tradition of weaving. Two of its prominent figures, I Gusti Ngurah Alit Gede and I Gusti Ngurah Agung, met their end during the Puputan Badung War. The family of Puri Agung Jero Kuta holds custodial responsibility (known as 'pangempon') for the Pura Luhur Uluwatu, a significant temple located on Pecatu Hill in South Badung.

Setiabudi Street, in the west region of Denpasar, is recognized as a vibrant culinary hub. This street is adorned with a plethora of unique food stalls that showcase the culinary diversity of Denpasar. A particular favorite among the locals and visitors alike is nasi jingo, a distinct type of packaged rice from Denpasar. Fans of this delicacy won't resist the allure of stopping by at the nasi jingo stalls that dot this busy street. These stalls typically start their operations in the evening, continuing late into the night.

Throughout the day, from the break of dawn to twilight, the street teems with traditional Balinese food stalls. Dishes such as babi guling (roast suckling pig) rice, be genyol, and nasi jukut gonda are certainly not to be missed. For those visitors with a palate for non-Balinese cuisines, Setiabudi Street has you covered. It offers a diverse range of general food stalls serving dishes like bakmie (a noodle dish), grilled chicken, fried chicken with fresh vegetables, tofu fritters, and much more.

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Acting as the royal temple for the Badung Kingdom, the Penambangan Badung Temple was founded in the early stages of the kingdom's establishment. This was accomplished by Kiyai Jambe Pule, bestowed with the title Kiyai Anglurah Pemecutan I.

The temple's name, Penambangan, is intimately linked with the treasures Kiyai Jambe Pule received at Mount Batukaru - a whip (pecut) and a rope (tambang). The temple serves as a metaphorical rope, symbolizing the unity and connection among the Pemecutan family and community. It houses numerous palinggih (holy shrines), inclusive of the paibon, which represents the familial ties of all individuals who contributed to the Badung Kingdom's foundation.

The temple comprises 52 palinggih, 18 of which are paibon palinggih and the remainder being panyawangan palinggih, representing various significant temples in Bali. The stewardship of this temple (pangempon) lies with the community of Puri Pemecutan. The temple celebrates its anniversary (pujawali) on Purnama Kadasa, a full moon in the tenth month of the Balinese calendar tradition, roughly corresponding to March.

The Puri Agung Pemecutan, the palace of the King of Badung, was originally established in 1686. Puri Pemecutan was initially located west of its current location. Its relocation transpired following the Puputan Badung War on September 20, 1906, as the old palace had been destroyed and taken over by the Dutch. The name 'Pemecutan', according to Denpasar's oral tradition, derives from the word ‘pecut' or whip. The founder of Puri Pemecutan, Kyai Ketut Pemedilan, also known as Kyai Macan Gading, was reportedly adept at handling a 'pecut'. The 'pecut' symbolizing the majesty of the extensive Puri Pemecutan family, endures to this day.

At the intersection before Puri Agung Pemecutan, stands a statue of I Gusti Ngurah Agung Pemecutan, also known as Ida Tjokorda Pemecutan IX, portrayed being borne by four soldiers. This statue memorializes Ida Tjokorda Pemecutan IX, who fell during the Puputan Badung War on September 20, 1906, along with the King of Denpasar, I Gusti Ngurah Made Agung, also referred to as Tjokorda Mantuk Ring Rana.

Dutch records attest that Puri Pemecutan fell into Dutch hands in the late afternoon, just hours after the successful capture of Puri Denpasar. Ida Tjokorda Pemecutan IX and the King of Denpasar, I Gusti Ngurah Made Agung, gave their lives in defense of the sovereignty, the dignity of their people, and the Kingdom of Badung.

Situated to the north of Setra Agung Badung in Denpasar, stand two significant cultural heritage sites: The Sacred Tomb of Raden Ayu Siti Khodijah and the resting place of Tuan Miora from Japan. These two historic sites are located adjacently, to the east of the Dalem Kahyangan Temple in Denpasar.

Tuan Miora Djo, a Japanese soldier born in 1888, passed away on September 7, 1945. Throughout his life, he found himself deeply perturbed by the savage violence perpetrated by invaders. Choosing to align himself with the indigenous people, he provided significant assistance to the local community. As his life came to an end, he expressed the wish to be buried amongst the local people in Sema Badung.

The Sacred Tomb of Raden Ayu Siti Khodijah houses the remains of one of the daughters of King Pemecutan. Her birth name was Gusti Ayu Made Rai, but she was also known as Raden Ayu Pemecutan. Her spouse was the son of the King of Bangkalan, Raden Sosroningrat. Post their marriage, Dewi Ayu relocated to Madura, embraced Islam, and adopted the name Siti Khotijah.

Menurut legenda, makam Keramat Agung dipersembahkan untuk Siti Khotijah yang rela mengorbankan dirinya akibat kesalahpahaman, ketika para pengawal Kerajaan Pemecutan tak sengaja mendapatkannya sedang melakukan ibadah mengenakan kerudung putih. Ia disangka sedang memraktikkan ilmu gaib, ngeleak. Kisah salah paham tragis ini menyebabkan kematiannya dalam ketidakadilan.

In our present-day multicultural world, we engage with individuals from myriad cultural backgrounds daily. We should take to heart Siti Khotijah's story and learn to appreciate, respect, and rejoice in our diverse cultures. In doing so, we can cultivate a broader understanding, acceptance, and harmony amongst all of us.

Dokar dikenal sebagai salah satu moda transportasi umum di Kota Denpasar pada zaman kolonial. Menurut catatan Belanda, pada masa kolonial sudah ada 261 buah dokar di Kota Denpasar. Dokar dikemudikan seorang kusir yang biasanya mengenakan pakaian tradisional serta membawa pecut (cemeti). Dilengkapi dengan suara bel di kedua sisi sehingga menimbulkan bunyi yang khas ditingkahi bunyi derap langkah kuda. Masa keemasan dokar di Denpasar, terjadi pada tahun 1960-an. Bahkan, Denpasar pernah memiliki organisasi kusir dokar, yaitu Persatuan Dokar Denpasar (Perdoden).

Sejak era Orde Baru, seiring makin membanjirnya sepeda motor dan mobil, keberadaan dokar pelan-pelan mulai tergusur.

Sejak tahun 2000-an, Pemerintah Kota Denpasar mengembangkan city tour dan menjadikan dokar sebagai salah satu atraksi wisata. Dokar direvitalisasi sebagai dokar hias dan ditawarkan kepada wisatawan yang ingin berkeliling menikmati objek-objek wisata bersejarah di pusat Kota Denpasar.

Madokaran merupakan bagian dari program Denpasar Heritage City Tour yang diinisiasi oleh Wali Kota Denpasar, I Gusti Ngurah Jaya Negara, dan dilaksanakan oleh Dinas Pariwisata Kota Denpasar di bawah pimpinan Ibu Dezire Mulyani. Program ini bertujuan mengenalkan objek-objek wisata di Kota Denpasar, terutama yang berkaitan dengan keberadaan Denpasar sebagai Kota Pusaka.

Kawasan Heritage Gajah Mada adalah kawasan pusaka budaya yang terbentang dari Jalan Thamrin di barat sampái Patung Catur Muka di timur.  Di kawasan ini, masyarakat keturunan Cina, Arab, India, dan Jawa telah hidup berdampingan dengan masyarakat Bali lebih dari seabad. Tak hanya membentuk ikatan komunitas yang mengusung pusat perdagangan tradisional terbesar dan kawasan bisnis tertua di Bali, namun juga bukti akan keberlangsungan multikulturisme di Bali.

Program Madokaran dibuka untuk umum setiap hari Sabtu dan Minggu pukul 09.00 – 15.00 WITA. Yang menarik, program ini gratis. Ada dua rute yang ditawarkan dalam program Madokaran ini, yaitu rute A dimulai dan diakhiri di Terminal Tegal (PP), serta rute B dimulai dan diakhiri di pelataran Pasar Badung (PP). Pemerintah Kota Denpasar menyediakan delapan unit dokar untuk program ini. Di masing-masing lokasi disediakan empat unit dokar.