Best Temples In Bali (Jaw-dropping & Towering)

Bali is a little slice of paradise in Indonesia. The island is most famous for its incredible surf breaks and of course, stunning Balinese furniture, sun, sea, sandy beaches, and stunning coral reefs.

Bali is mainly Hindu, while most of Indonesia is Muslim, so it’s quite unique for the country. Hinduism is very much a part of Balinese culture and daily worship at one of the 20,000 Hindu temples is the norm.

Visiting one or a few Hindu temples is a must while you’re in Bali, but which of the 20,000 should you start with? To make things a little easier, here are the best temples in Bali.

Pura Tanah Lot

One of the most unique temples in Bali is Pura Tanah Lot. Tanah Lot means “land in the sea” in Balinese and it’s quite obvious how this temple got its name once you set your eyes upon it.

Pura Tanah Lot sits on the edge of a cliff and integrates rugged rock formations along the Balinese coast into the temple. It was built in the 1500s – ish, no one quite knows, but it is one of the most beautiful temples to visit in Bali.

Entrance costs around 20,000 IDR, which