Ubud temple

5 of the most beautiful and meaningful temples to visit in and around Ubud, Bali's spiritual center.

We spent time visiting many temples in Bali, this one was one of the most beautiful - the Royal Temple near Ubud.

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Known to be the Mother Temple of Bali, Besakih Temple is most important. It is the largest and holiest Hindu temple in Bali. It is perched at an altitude of about 1000 meters above sea level, on the southwestern slopes of Mount Agung. This unique temple is an extensive complex of 23 separate but related temples. The largest and most important is Pura Penataran Agung. Built on six levels forming a continuous row up till the slope; its entrance is marked by a candi bentar (split gateway).

Not only popular today, but Bali has also been a mega travel destination since the 1960s, famed for its island vibes, tropical beaches and of course, epic surf breaks. Topping bucket lists of adventurers, honeymooners, sun-seekers, yogis, social media gurus and families, there are so many things to do in Bali that satisfy all needs. Known as the Island of a thousand temples, dive deep into the island’s history, rich culture and intriguing past. Spend at least one day temple hopping, visiting…

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Tirta Empul temple (Pura Tirta Empul) is a Hindu Balinese water temple located near the town of Tampaksiring, Bali, Indonesia. It is famous for its Holy Spring water. Balinese Hindus go to this temple for ritual purification. #bali#tirtaempul#temple#ubud#travel#indonesia

The Ubud Monkey Forest is a nature reserve and temple complex in Ubud, Bali. Its full name as written on a welcome sign is the Padangtegal Mandala...