The Pura Dalem Ubud is defined by its ornate, dark volcanic stone carvings depicting terrifying figures from Balinese mythology, including Rangda, the demon queen. Unlike the quiet courtyards of other temples, this space serves as the…
Ubud Palace and Market Walk
I'll guide you through the historic heart of Ubud, starting from our sacred temple of the dead and continuing through lush garden temples, royal courtyards, and our vibrant art market.
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1. Ubud Dalem Temple
2. Museum Puri Lukisan
The white, tiered entrance gate of Museum Puri Lukisan marks the oldest art museum in Bali. In the nineteen fifties, the painter Rudolf Bonnet and the prince of Ubud, Tjokorda Gde Agung Sukawati, founded the museum to preserve local…
3. Pura Taman Kemuda Saraswati (Water Palace)
The Pura Taman Kemuda Saraswati features a dense forest of lotus flowers filling the rectangular reflecting pools that front the main temple gate. Built in the early nineteen fifties, the site honors the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music,…
4. Jalan Kajeng
Jalan Kajeng is a narrow concrete path winding north from the center of Ubud, identifiable by the hundreds of names carved into the stone tiles underfoot. These names belong to donors who funded the path's renovation in the early two…
5. Puseh Temple of Ubud
The Puseh Temple of Ubud is defined by its ornate stone carvings, which blanket the dark volcanic rock of the gateways in intricate floral patterns and mythical figures. It serves as the village temple dedicated to the origin of the…
6. Ubud Palace
The Ubud Palace is defined by its ornate, split gateways and tiered stone shrines that rise above the crowded street. Built in the early nineteenth century by the lords of Ubud, it served as the royal residence for the local ruling family.…
7. Ubud Art Market
The Ubud Art Market occupies a two-story building across from the former royal palace, defined by its traditional Balinese architecture and a labyrinth of stalls spilling onto the street. Generations of local craftsmen from neighboring…