Puputan Square (Lapangan Puputan Badung)

Puputan Square, a rare patch of quiet in Bali’s busy capital, Denpasar, marks the site of a significant historical event. In 1906, the king of Badung, facing insurmountable opposition from Dutch colonial forces, led his court in a mass suicide by keris dagger. Today, a statue of a Balinese family stands in the square, honoring the lives lost. Visitors can walk through this tranquil space, reflecting on its solemn history and the resilience of the Balinese people.