UBUD
Ubud is the
art center
of Bali and
famous for
it's artists
and paintings.
Ubud which
is called
"the
Village of
the artists".
Meanwhile
this village
became more
alike a countrytown
and anyone
who is visiting
has the problem
to find the
right museum,
gallery or
artist. The
amount of
artists and
galleries
became enormous
and the quality
varies from
best value
souvenirs
to serious
artwork of
internationally
well known
artists.
Ubud has
become
the favorite
place
for many
visitors
to Bali.
The name
Ubud is
probably
derived
from "ubad"
which
means
medicine
("obat"
in Indonesian),
and to
come here
is just
medicine
for people
who look
for a
relaxed
way of
life and
beautiful
surroundings.
Ubud is
built
on the
slopes
of the
central
mountains,
and in
addition
to the
town Ubud
also includes
several
smaller
villages
like Peliatan,
Padangtegal,
Penestanan,
Campuan
and Pengosekan.
It is
located
in the
Gianyar
district.
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