Temples of Bali

For the Balinese, the temples are not only a sacred place, , but they are also places where they develop their cultural and social life.

In Bali more than 90% of population is Hindu, and practice the «Balinese Hinduism that mixes the Hindu gods and doctrines with animist beliefs and worship of Buddhist saints. In Bali exist about 10. In Bali there are about 10,000 temples, that is why they call it the Island of the Gods.

The sacred temples in Indonesia are among the most impressive and surprising architectural structures on our planet. They represent the powerful presence of the ancient culture of an entire people.

For any tourist, visiting them, is a unique and unforgettable experience, below, some of the most relevant:

Borobudur Temple

The biggest in the world among the Buddhists, it is located 40 kilometers from Yogyakarta, at the foot of the Merapi volcano, it is declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Prambanan Temple

It is located a few kilometers from Yogyakarta, its origins date back to the eighth and tenth centuries. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, is the Hindu counterpart of Borobudur.

Pure Besakih

Located on the slopes of Mount Agung, is the largest and most sacred temple in Bali. The construction dates from the fourteenth century and consists of 22 temples connected by terraces and stairs that form an axis, where at the highest point is the temple Penataran Agung.

Pure Tanah Lot

It is famous in Bali for its configuration and sunset with the bottom on the sea, located at the top of a promontory in the middle of the waves breaking constantly .

Pure Ulu Watu

It is located in the south of Bali, on top of a 70 meters cliff, from it two paths with sea views that provide a spectacular natural balcony.

Pura Tirta Empul

Located in Tampak Siring, the central element of this place is the water as the faithful believe that it is sacred and they go there to purify themselves.