Sacred Sites in Indonesia

Below is an illustrated index of the sacred sites and religious places in Indonesia profiled so far on Sacred Destinations, listed in alphabetical order by name. Please note this list is far from comprehensive - many more great sites remain to be added. You can also view these sites on an interactive map.

Borobudur Java This magnificent 8th-century Buddhist temple is located on the island of Java, Indonesia. Shaped like a mandala, it is covered in ancient sculptures of Buddhist stories. Mount Agung and Pura Besakih Bali An active volcano, Mt. Agung is a Hindu sacred mountain that is home to Pura Besakih, the Mother Temple of Bali. Pura Tanah Lot Bali Famed for its magnificent silhouette at sunset, this 16th-century temple occupies a picturesque location on a tidal island. Pura Tirta Empul Bali This thousand-year-old temple centers around a pool fed by a sacred spring created by Indra.

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