The nearby Bali Museum was established in 1932. Archaeological finds, dance masks, handcraft, paintings, as well as architectural illustrations of the various Balinese temples, provide and unrivaled exhibition of the culture. Go to the three-story Central Market in the early morning, when it is a hive of activity. The whole of the first floor is devoted to meat and fish, dairy products, as well as flowers. If looking for spices, head for the second floor.
Handcrafts are on the third.
There are several other markets well worth visiting in the capital city, including the Kunibasari, just across from the Central Market. For souvenir hunters, two streets, Jalan Gaja Mada and jalan Thamrin, have all you will need to remember your trip to Bali. Speciality and Art shops abound here and all over in Denpasar. Make your way towards Sanur and you will find the Niti Mandala Civic Centre, home to several government offices, including the Bali Government Tourist Office. Interesting to note is the architectural style used in constructing adapting age-old Balinese designs to the modern era.