The area of Tampaksiring has several jaw dropping historical temples within a few square kilometres.
Mount Batur
The giant caldera of the active volcano Mt Batur is circled with temples, most of them honoring the goddess Dewi Danu.
Pura Hulundanu Batur and Pura Tirta Hulundanu
Around Ubud
Ubud is a perfect starting point to explore the oldest temples of Central Bali. The closest and oldest temples include:
Pejeng
In and around the historical town of Pejeng the relative density of exciting historical temples is extremely high.
West Central Bali
West Central Bali is a quieter region where temples are surrounded by forests and rice terraces. Notable historical temples in this area include:
Pura Ulun Danu Bratan
Pura Luhur Pucak Petali
Pura Yeh Gangga
Taman Beji Samuan
Pura Pucak Bukit Sari
Pancoran Solas
Pura Luhur Batukaru
Pura Taman Ayun
Pura Sada Kapal
East Central Bali
This region is especially dense in amazing historical temples and each of them is special:
Pura Samuan Tiga
Yeh Pulu
Candi Tebing Tegallingah
Pura Bukit Dharma Durga Kutri
Bebitra Relief
Pura Puseh Pakraman Blahbatu
East Bali
From caves and cliffside shrines to traditional villages, this area invites you with:
Pura Kehen
Pura Tirta Sudamala
Candi Tebing Tinggi Tambahan
Pura Taman Pecampuhan Sala
Pura Besakih
Pura Goa Lawah
Pura Lempuyang
Penglipuran village
Tenganan Pegringsingan village
South Bali
The South is spotted with spectacular seaside temples – and two extra ones in the busy Denpasar.
Pura Tanah Lot
Pura Maospahit
Pura Petitengget
Blanjong inscription
Pura Sakenan
Pura Luhur Uluwatu
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