Its culture and its landscapes form part of the attraction, of course, but no place on the island is more telling of its rich heritage than any one of its religious sites.
This towering temple, complete with its split getaway or candi bentar, is built across six levels on the slopes of the volcano.
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Known in full as Pura Luhur Uluwatu, this picturesque temple is one of Bali’s pura segara or “sea temples.”.
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Another of the most important temples in Bali is Pura Lempuyang Luhur, near the summit of the mist-shrouded Gunung Lempuyang.
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This temple also forms the starting point for the hike up to the summit of Mount Batukaru.
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