Pura Luhur Uluwatu Temple

Pura Luhur Uluwatu is both a major Balinese temple and the site of a nightly kecak performance that re-enacts the Ramayana through chanting half-naked men, masked actors and a dramatic fire-dance.

Pura Luhur Uluwatu was constructed in the 10th century. The whole temple stands on a cliff soaring 200 feet above a prime Bali surfing spot in the westernmost part of South Bali. The temple's name refers to its position "at the head of the rock". The visitors get an eyeful of the sea as it breaks against the base of the cliffs below. The view is especially beautiful during sunset.

Location: eleven miles south of Kuta. 8°49'37.7908"S, 115°5'4.5722"E
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If you view in LARGE you will see the temple at the edge of the cliff.

Pura Tanah Lot is another temple that I actually wanted to see in the first place, but we were running out of time. Maybe next time.

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