Pura Taman Ayun
| Pura Taman Ayun | |
|---|---|
 Entrance to the inner sanctum. | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Mengwi |
| Location | |
| State | Bali |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Geographic coordinates | 8°32′29.79″S 115°10′21.37″E / 8.5416083°S 115.1726028°ECoordinates: 8°32′29.79″S 115°10′21.37″E / 8.5416083°S 115.1726028°E |
Pura Taman Ayun is a compound of Balinese temple and garden with water features located in Mengwi subdistrict in Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia. Henk Schulte Nordholt wrote in his book Negara Mengwi that Taman Ayun was renovated in 1750. The architect’s name is given as Hobin Ho.[1] The temple garden was featured on the television program Around the World in 80 Gardens. On 2012, the Subak cultural landscape of Bali including Pura Taman Ayun was inscribed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Gallery[]
Main sanctum.
Garuda shrine.
Meru towers, pagoda-like shrines.
The wantilan or cockfighting pavilion.
Bale bengong, garden contemplating pavilion.
See also[]
- Tan Hu Cin Jin
References[]
- ^ Indrana Tjahjono and Mas Soepranoto. 2010. Kongco Tan Hu Cin Jin. Banyuwangi, pp. 12.
- Pura Taman Ayun Temple Everything You Need to Know About Pura Taman Ayun Temple in Bali
Categories:
- Balinese temples
- Hindu temples in Indonesia
- Tourist attractions in Bali
- Buildings and structures in Bali