9 Historic Places in Bali that You Must Visit

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Tourists have long favored the island of Bali. Many local and foreign tourists admire the beauty of this island. Usually, people choose Bali to spend time on its beaches which are known to be so beautiful.

But in fact, tourism in Bali is not limited to the beaches. In Bali, you can also visit tourist destinations that have historical value. Here are nine historical places in Bali to be recommended for your vacation.

1. Bali Museum

The Bali Museum is one of the historical tourist destinations as well as educational tours. The construction of this museum has been started in 1910 and was built during three reigns, the King of Tabanan, the King of Buleleng, and the King of Karangasem.

The museum has three rooms named after the three kings who helped build it. This museum stores ethnographic collections such as prehistoric equipment and traditional equipment or religious ceremonies.

2. Besakih Temple

Besakih Temple is one of the largest places of worship on the island of Bali. Besakih Temple is a historical tourist spot in Bali, a place of worship for local Hindus. The Besakih Temple Complex consists of 1 central temple and 18 companion temples.

The central temple is known as Pura Penataran Agung Besakih. In this temple three statues are symbols of Tri Murti, namely Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Shiva. This temple was built in 1284 by Rsi Markandeya, a Hindu religious leader of Indian descent.

3. Puputan Klungkung Monument

The Puputan Klungkung Monument is a city park equipped with an inscription monument located in the center of Semarapura, Klungkung. This monument is a symbol of the struggle of the Klungkung people against the invaders.

Visitors can learn about the history of Klungkung through dioramas depicting the King of Klungkung, Ida I Dewa Agung Jambe, and other dioramas when Klungkung fought against the invaders this monument.

4. Tanah Lot Temple

Tanah Lot Temple is a historical tourist destination that is already quite popular in Bali. This temple is also a place of worship for Hindus who are very sacred in Bali and a temple of worship for the gods of the sea.

According to legend, Tanah Lot Temple has been around since the 15th century. A Brahmin built this temple from Java, Danghyang Nirartha, who moved chunks of stone to the middle of the beach. Nowadays, Tanah Lot Temple is also known as the preferred place to see the sunset in Bali.

5. The Soekarno Center

This museum was founded by Sukmawati Soekarno Putri with Dr. Shri I Gusti Ngrh. Arya Wedakarna MWS III. As the name suggests, at The Soekarno Center we can see a collection of objects related to the first president of the Republic of Indonesia, Ir. Soekarno.

This museum stands on an area of ​​1000 square meters. Inside, we can see 150 collections of photos of a Bung Karno that are still well maintained. In another part, visitors can also listen to recording of Bung Karno’s speech which was so tempestuous.

6. Tirta Gangga

Tirta Gangga is a tourist spot in the form of a water park in the former kingdom of Karangasem, Bali. This water palace was built in 1948 by the King of Karangasem, Anak Agung Anglurah Ketut Karangasem Agung.

The Tirta Gangga water palace stands on an area of ​​1.2 hectares. In this area, you can see a maze of ponds with fountains surrounded by lush gardens and statues in the form of statues and a towering temple.

7. Blanco Renaissance Museum

This museum is a museum that houses paintings by Mario Antonio Blanco, a Spanish-American painter who married a Balinese dancer in 1953. For those who are art lovers, especially painting, you can visit the Blanco Renaissance Museum.

The paintings by Mario Antonio Blanco focus more on Balinese women. This museum was built on land given by the King of Ubud from Puri Saren, Tjokorde Gde Agung Sukawati in 1998. In this museum, you can see 300 works of art by Mario Antonio Blanco.

8. Taman Ujung Karangasem

Taman Ujung Karangasem, also known as Taman Ujung Soekasada, is a park that used to be a resting place for kings. This park was built in 1909 by the Dutch and Chinese architects Van Den Hentz and Loto Ang on the orders of the King of Karangasem.

In this garden area, you can see a wide expanse of pool. You can also climb 100 steps to get to the pillar building without a roof where you can see the view of Taman Ujung Karangasem.

9. Uluwatu Temple

Pura Luhur Uluwatu or also known as Pura Uluwatu, is a temple that is a place of trust for Hindus as a buffer from the nine winds. This temple has been built since the end of 1550.

This temple is located at an altitude of 97 meters above sea level. Under this temple there is also Pecatu Beach which is often a tourist destination for tourists. This temple consists of three pages: the outer courtyard, the middle courtyard, and the main page.

Those are 9 historical tourist destinations in Bali that you can visit. After knowing these tourist attractions, now your vacation to Bali doesn’t have just to visit the beaches. You can take a vacation while learning about its meaningful history. So, are you interested in visiting the places above someday? Before you plan a trip to Bali, be sure to read more Bali and Indonesia by visiting Wonderful Indonesia.