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 |
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An active volcano, Mt. Agung is a highly sacred mountain that is home to Pura Besakih, the Mother Temple of Bali. |
Best known for its magnificent silhouette at sunset, this 16th-century temple occupies a picturesque location on a tidal island. |
A thousand-year-old temple centered around a pool fed by a sacred spring created by Indra. |
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Island of Java |
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This magnificent ancient temple rising from lush jungles is a visual representation of the Buddhist universe. |







