Ubud

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Bali's Sacred Temples & Palaces

Ubud serves as Bali's spiritual center, housing a dense collection of historical Hindu temples and royal residences. This selection includes the 11th-century Goa Gajah cave with its intricate stone carvings, the lotus-filled Pura Taman Saraswati, and the 14th-century Pura Dalem Agung Padangtegal. These sites showcase traditional Balinese architecture, featuring ornate split gateways, serene water gardens, and ancient archaeological relics that reflect the island's religious heritage and royal history.

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Goa Gajah cave

This man-made cave is richly decorated with carvings and it also contains bathing pools and fountains.

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Puri Saren Agung Ubud Palace

The Ubud Palace, officially Puri Saren Agung, is a historical building complex situated in Ubud, Gianyar Regency of Bali, Indonesia.

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Saraswati Temple

Visit this spectacular water temple which is a stunning representation of traditional Balinese architecture.

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Main Temple

In the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, you can find this imposing Hindu temple which was build in the 14th century and today it is known as…

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Taman Sari Temple

Explore the lush tranquil garden with many little ponds and plants that houses the imposing 17th-century Hindu temple.

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Pura Pucak Payongan

A traditional Hindu temple located in the northern highlands of the Ubud region.

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Pura Penataran Sasih

A significant historical temple housing the Moon of Pejeng, a massive bronze kettle drum from the Dong Son culture, the largest of its kind in Southeast Asia.

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Tirta Tawar

A local Hindu temple associated with holy water springs used for purification rituals.

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Pura Samuan Tiga

An 11th-century temple complex featuring seven tiered courtyards, historically significant for its role in unifying various Balinese Hindu sects.

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Temple

A quiet Buddhist temple and place of worship located south of central Ubud.

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Yeh Pulu

A 14th-century archaeological site featuring a 25-meter-long rock relief carved into a cliff face, depicting scenes of ancient Balinese daily life and mythology.

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Pura Dalem, Bentuyung Sakti

A traditional village temple known for its intricate stone carvings and as a venue for evening Barong dance performances.

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Pura Desa

A central village temple dedicated to the protection of the local community and traditional Hindu worship.

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Pura Beji Taman Kaja

A purification temple that serves as a prominent venue for traditional Kecak and Fire Dance performances.

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Pura Desa lan Puseh, Pakraman Taman Kaja

A combined village and origin temple complex featuring classical Balinese red-brick and sandstone architecture.

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Pura Khayangan

A neighborhood Hindu temple in the northern Ubud area used for local religious rites and ceremonies.

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Pura Dalem Bentuyung

A traditional Hindu temple of the dead located in the Bentuyung area, showcasing ornate stone relief carvings.

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Pura Dalem

A traditional Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, following the classical Balinese temple layout.

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Pura Gunung Sari Peliatan

A serene temple in Peliatan village known for its traditional split gateway and role in local community processions.