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Traditional Markets - Denpasar





Kumbasari Markets are in Denpasar and are located on on the banks of the Bagung River on JL Gajah Made.
They are very popular with locals who come to buy their ceremonial items and for tourists who to come to shop.
This traditional market is opposite the village temple that is one of three of the biggest temples in Denpasar.
This temple was not always this big and has been modified to meet Denpasar's growth in population.


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