Sights · Our pick in Bali
Pura Taman Ayun
UNESCO World Heritage
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Image courtesy of © Cindi CGJ · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Pura Taman Ayun
UNESCO describes Pura Taman Ayun, at Mengwi, as the 18th-century Royal Water Temple, the largest and most impressive architectural edifice of its type on the island. It is part of the Cultural Landscape of Bali Province. Dress modestly, with shoulders and knees covered and a sarong and sash; the inner sanctums are for worshippers only (the provincial guidelines for visitors).
Why it's on our list
- UNESCO
- Tiered shrines
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Pura Taman Ayun before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Pura Taman Ayun are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key places
- Ubud Palace11 kmCar or taxi 36 min
- Pura Tanah Lot13 kmCar or taxi 41 min
- Tegallalang rice terraces17 kmCar or taxi 51 min
- Pura Tirta Empul21 kmCar or taxi 61 min
- Ngurah Rai Airport23 kmCar or taxi 65 min
- Jimbaran Bay27 kmCar or taxi 74 min
- Pura Luhur Uluwatu33 kmCar or taxi 90 min