While Bali is famous for its many Hindu temples, shrines, and landmarks, it is also home to an abundance of religious sites: mosques, churches and other notable places of worship. Many of these venues take advantage of the warm climate and lush location with green-emerald parks, ponds and tranquil points for worship and meditation.
Tirta Empul Temple
A Hindu water temple – the Tirta Empul Temple – trims a serene bathing pond as still as a looking glass. It’s holy spring water draws Balinese Hindus to the temple for a ritual purification. The spring that feeds the pond provides natural fresh water, which is considered holy by the Balinese. Founded in the year 962, the temple includes three sections. These include a front yard, central yard, and inner yard. Two pools include 30 showers, with the temple being dedicated to Vinshu, a revered Hindu god.
Address: Jl. Tirta, Manukaya, Kecamatan Tampaksiring, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80552, Indonesia
Phone: N/A
Operating Hours:
Monday – Sunday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Admission Cost:
– Children: IDR 25,000
– Adult: IDR 50,000
Website
Nurul Huda Mosque of Gelgel
This historic mosque was originally completed in the 14th century and is one of the oldest mosques in all of Indonesia. It is located in the village of Gelgel and is believed to have been founded by the 40 Muslim soldiers of the Majapahit Empire. The mosque is considered a canter of the Muslim village which houses nearly 300 families. Balinese Muslims, as well as those from around the world, make the pilgrimage to the site. The mosque also houses a 17-meter-tall minaret, although the original structure has undergone extensive renovation from its original design.
Address: CCV6+QJ8, Kampung Gelgel, Klungkung, Klungkung Regency, Bali 80761, Indonesia
Phone: N/A
Operating Hours:
– Open 24 hours daily
Admission Cost:
– FREE
Website (not official)
Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church
The first catholic church in Bali, the Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church was initially started in 1918 and moved to its current location in 1958. It is the most famous church in Bali, a place where Christian missionaries first arrived in 1858. The modern building holds regular Sunday mass including options for English speakers, such as sub-titled content on its various displays. The church is closely connected to the Ancilla College, a catholic secondary school located in Wosing-Bali Nyonga.
Address: Jl. Kartika Plaza No.107, Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Phone: +62 361 751144
Operating Hours:
– Monday – Thursday: 6:00 am – 5:00 pm
– Friday: Closed
– Saturday: Closed
– Sunday: 6:00 am – 5:00 pm
Admission Cost:
– FREE
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