Apart from being a man well-versed in letters, the last king of karangasem, Anak Agung Anglurah Ketut, was also an assiduous builder of opulent pleasure palaces for his frequent excursions to the countryside with his wives and children. in fact, during his lifetime he built no less than three different "water palaces" at Ujung, Tirta Gangga and Jungutan respectively.
Ujung, 8 km to the south of Amlapura, is a small fishing, village with distinct Islamic and Hindu-Balinese quarters. The lavish palace complex here, a vast pool bordered by small pavilions with a massive stained glass and stucco bungalow in the center was completely destroyed by the eruption of mountain agung and subsequent earthquakes. little else but a few sculptures and portals remain, though there are plans afoot to restore the palace to its original condition as a tourist attraction
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