Pura Kehen

Pura Kehen is the religious heart of Bangli's many temples. One of the largest religious complexes in Bali, its origins can be traced back to the beginning of the eleventh century. A huge banyan tree shades the first courtyard. From an architectural viewpoint, Pura Kehen is a majestic site, built with three tiers in a terraced form. The unusual feature is the placement of the two gateways: One passes through the candi bentar to enter the inner sanctum and through candi kurung to get to the outer sanctum. Usually, these are the other way round. Standing on the southern side of Bangli Hill, the temple is one of the oldest temples inside where a sacred copper manuscript written in ancient Balinese script lies.

Address: Two kilometers north of Bangli Town, North Bangli, Bali
Phone: +62 361 222 387 (Bali Government Tourist Office)
Opening hours: 8am-5pm daily.