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Sacred Sites and Religious Places in Indonesia

Below is an index of sacred sites in Indonesia profiled so far on Sacred Destinations. The list is far from comprehensive - many more sites remain to be added. To explore these sites geographically, see our interactive Indonesia Map. For photo credits, please see the corresponding articles.



Island of Bali

        
Mount Agung and Besakih
An active volcano, Mt. Agung is a highly sacred mountain that is home to Pura Besakih, the Mother Temple of Bali.
  
Pura Tanah Lot
Best known for its magnificent silhouette at sunset, this 16th-century temple occupies a picturesque location on a tidal island.
  
Pura Tirta Empul
Pura Tirta Empul
A thousand-year-old temple centered around a pool fed by a sacred spring created by Indra.

Island of Java

        
BorobudurBorobudur
This magnificent ancient temple rising from lush jungles is a visual representation of the Buddhist universe.
  
 



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