On the island of Bali, there are more temples than houses. According to some estimates, there are at least 50,000 temples.
At first, it's hard to believe, but temples in Bali are literally everywhere.
On the island of Bali, there are more temples than houses. According to some estimates, there are at least 50,000 temples.
At first, it's hard to believe, but temples in Bali are literally everywhere.
The split gates of Chandi Bentar are one of the most classic visual symbols of Bali.
Chandi Bentar is usually found at the entrances of religious structures, royal palaces, or cemeteries. However, lately, more secular establishments have been incorporating Chandi Bentar into their arc…
Traveling to any country invariably includes visits to local temples and other religious centers. Whether you're in Egypt, France, Bali, or Zimbabwe, you will be offered an introduction to the local r…
The Luhur Batukaru Temple on Mount Batukaru (Pura Luhur Batukaru)
Mount Batukaru is one of the highest points on the island of Bali — 2276 meters above sea level. Today, the area around the mountain is declared a reserve. Many species of animals and birds that are d…
Today on the way to Nusa Dua, we visited the Puja Mandala temple complex, also known as the «5 Temples».
The square has a Muslim mosque, Buddhist temple, Protestant church, Catholic church, and Hindu temple.
on the map…
One of the main peaks of Bali, Mount Agung in the Karangasem area, is a sacred place for Hindus. There are several temples on the slopes of Mount Agung, and even a small temple at the summit.
If you dream of touching the oldest Buddhist shrine, visit the Borobudur temple in Indonesia, or as it is also called, the «stone lotus».
Historians believe that it appeared in the 9th century. For a long time, it was the center of pilgrimage for Buddhists, and then its popularity changed over the centuries. It was rediscovered only in…
The first Balinese Hindu temple in Europe has opened in the Netherlands. This is not a tourist project or an art object, but a real temple built by Indonesians according to all the canons of the Hindu…
In May last year, the Bali authorities became concerned that the Uluwatu cliff, on which the famous temple is located, began to deteriorate due to erosion and powerful ocean waves. A rescue project wa…
The Pura Luhur Lempuyang Temple, known as the Gate of Heaven, is closed from April 23 to 27 due to the religious ceremonies of pujawali (the holy place’s birthday). Only Hindu believers are allowed to…
You can visit the Indonesian Hindu Temple Pura Geger (Pura Geger) if you want to see a non-touristic and ordinary Balinese temple. Moreover, it is located very close to the luxurious hotels of Nusa Du
One of the most impressive temples globally and a major attraction in Yogyakarta on the island of Java.
Borobudur Temple, the largest Buddhist temple on the planet, was built in the 9th century and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Price: 30k — temple entrance, sarong provided. 20k for the Ogoh-Ogoh Museum ticket. 5−10k for Pasut beach entrance.
Distance: From Ubud to the temple — 16km. From Ubud to the beach — 37km.