Showing posts with label Bali. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bali. Show all posts
Tanah Lot, one of the most popular places of interest in Bali, is located on the coast of West Bali. It is also called Tanah Let which means ancient land and also Tanah Lod, which means the land to the south. The temple Pura Tanah Lot, simple in its construction, is dramatic in its ocean-front location and is one of the main temples in the worship of Balinese gods. The temple itself is built on a small promontory which is only accessible at low tide. During high water the rock takes on the appearance of a large boat at sea, such is its shape. Sunset is the best time to visit Tanah lot, when the golden red skies frame the temple and waves crash into the rocks.
Taman Ayun literally translates as "beautiful garden" and it owns an attractive temple building with multistoried roof. Symbolizing the Balinese Architecture, it's rich with exquisite wooden Merus, pagoda-like shrines and a beautiful landscape garden in front courtyard. Built in the 17th century, the temple served as the Royal Temple for The Mengwi dynasty and well preserved till now due to its historical values.
