Luhur Uluwatu Temple
   Photo: Temple of Luhur Uluwatu

Luhur Uluwatu Temple - this is one of the nine most important temples of Bali, which protect the island from the evil spirits. The temple was built in the XI century.

Luhur Uluwatu Puru is located on the top of a steep cliff in the village of Pecatu, in the southwestern part of the island of Bali. A distinctive feature of this ancient temple is its location on a cliff, which reaches a height of 70 meters. In addition, attract the attention of carved altars of the church, made of black stone.

Entrance to the temple of charge, and you need to be dressed properly - in a sarong. Sarong - a strip of cotton cloth that is wrapped around his waist, and he is given free of charge at the entrance. It should be borne in mind that you can walk around the church freely, but a visit to the central patio is possible only during special ritual ceremonies. It will be interesting to see a theatrical performance, which is arranged in a small amphitheater temple - showing Indonesian dance kechak.

The forest that surrounds the temple, home to a huge number of monkeys is looked after by the ministers of the church. Monkeys are allowed to feed them, but be careful, because the monkey can snatch from the hands of the bag, camera, sunglasses. If you're still unable to protect their property from the apes, the guides usually recommend to change their thing on any fruit. But in this case it is necessary to be careful, as this exchange can trigger a monkey steal your things and more.

At the bottom of a cliff with a picturesque cave and beach. This beach is very popular with surfers.

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