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Situated on the secluded island of Nusa Penida, and also known as Pura Penataran Agung Ped, this temple compound is one of the most sought after holy places in Bali due to its reputation as a shrine to the Earth and the Divine, thus connecting the spiritual and physical. Legend has it that prayer and meditation at this temple will grant eternal equ...
In the 14th century, when Islam first arrived on the shores of Bali, the King Dalem Waturenggong built Masjid Gelgel, or Gelgel Mosque, as a spiritual center for Islamic-Javanese migrants, most of whom served the king. The mosque is the oldest in Bali, and showcases an amalgamation of traditional Balinese and Islamic architecture....
Karangsari Cave is a huge limestone cave located near Nusa Penida’s east coast with a temple at its very small entrance. Said to be a half-mile long, this is a significant place for pilgrimage that is busiest during auspicious days when Balinese make a special trip here to make offerings at the underwater lake. The word &ldquo...
A temple and bat cave in one; Goa Lawah is one of Bali’s key nine directional temples. It serves as a guardian against evil spirits from the sea; quite fitting, as the temple sits directly on the waterfront, facing the island of Nusa Penida in the distance. Legend has it that Nusa Penida is home to Jero Gede Macaling, a destructive yet reve...
Also known as the Gunarsa Museum of Classical & Modern Art, and located in Takmung village 5 km west of the town center, this gallery museum is owned by the prolific and acclaimed contemporary Balinese artist Nyoman Gunarsa and is nestled in lush botanical garden surroundings. In addition to his personal artworks, the museum also holds a coll...