Taman Mayura, Royal garden in Mataram, Indonesia.
Taman Mayura is a royal garden in Mataram featuring a rectangular pond with a floating pavilion called Bale Kambang as its centerpiece. The complex contains four open structures with traditional Balinese architecture and walking paths connecting the different buildings.
The garden was built in 1866 by King Anak Agung Gde Ngurah Karangasem to showcase royal power and prestige. During later colonial times it served as a weapons storage and then became a Dutch administrative center before eventually returning to its purpose as a garden.
Six statues of Muslim leaders wearing traditional Banjar clothing stand around the Bale Kambang courtyard. They show how different cultures have shaped the region and its leadership over time.
The site has walking paths, resting spots, and informational signs that make it easy to explore on your own. Visitors should allow enough time to see both sides of the grounds and might find the place quieter if they arrive early.
Two old cannons can be found within the garden - a bronze one near Bale Kambang and an iron one at the main entrance. These weapons are reminders of the time when the place had military importance before it became a space of quiet reflection.
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