LAPANGAN PUPUTAN BADUNG

Every town has a square and the Puputan Badung Square is the town’s square for Denpasar, Bali. The square commemorates the site where a mass suicide occurred in 1906 during the country’s battle with the Dutch. The attractive square has lush greenery and a tranquil ambience which provides respite to locals and visitors looking for a quick rest. 

The square is also popular with families and tourists who like to gather during weekends. The place turns festive with stalls selling chicken satay and other mouthwatering snacks, and children flying traditional kites. Puputan Square, a historic landmark in Denpasar, is a significant cultural site included in many Bali trip packages for visitors.

In the middle of the square is a grand statue of two men and a woman holding weapons in their hands. The statue is surrounded by a small charming pond. Around the pond and statue is a beautiful garden with green grasses and trees. Another attraction present in this place is an enormous decorative chessboard.

Highlights

• Visit Puputan Square, the town square, located in the heart of Denpasar, Bali's capital city and main hub.
• Learn the historical significance of the place where in 1906, mass suicide occurred in preference to facing surrender.
• Admire the beautiful statue standing in the square, portraying a family of three getting ready to fight.
• Visit during the weekend to join the local children in flying traditional kites.
• Enjoy Chicken Satay and other mouthwatering snacks sold at the nearby stalls.

How To Reach

1) By Car: Puputan Square is 2.5 km from the city centre of Denpasar, it will take 8 min via the Jl. Raya Puputan route by car.

2) By Bus: Take a bus to Ponogoro bus stand which is 2.1 km away from the location. You can reach the place from the bus station with a 6-minute car ride via Jl. Jend. Sudirman/Jl. P.B. Sudirman.

3) By Foot: If you are travelling by foot from the city centre of Denpasar, you will need to walk for 32 minutes via Jl. Raya Puputan

Best Time To Visit

Puputan Square is a city square and hence remains open throughout the year and can be visited at any month.

1. Best Season: The best season to visit Puputan Square is during the dry season which starts in May and ends in October. This is the time when the weather remains sunny with clear sky and occasional rains. This makes it ideal for an outing.

2. Best Day in the Week: If you want to enjoy some fun time with family, you should visit on a Saturday or Sunday. The place becomes festive with children flying traditional kites and visitors feasting on satay and other snacks from stalls.

3. The Best Time of the Day: Sunset is the best time of the day to visit Puputan Square when you can admire the stunning view of the sun setting behind the monument.

Other Essential Information

Visitor Tips

1. History Buffs and fans of the novel “Love and Death in Bali” by Vicki Baum would love to visit this monument.

2. Visit during weekends if you wish to participate in the traditional kite flying and try out the popular Chicken Satay.

3. During the day, try to schedule your visit around sunset which is the most popular time for visiting the place.