The main attraction in Tabanan Bali, a famous seaside temple, located near the town of Kediri, Tanah Lot is arguable the most famous temple in Bali. Consisting of two-seven-tiered and three-tiered shrines and two pavilions, the temple is set a top on outcrop of rock jutting into the sea, and is accessible only during low tide.
According to the legend, as the famous priest Nirartha breathed his last, he suggested to the locals that the tiny island would be an excellent place to build a temple. “Tanah” means earth, and “Lot” means sea. The temple therefore symbolized the meeting point of natural and cosmic elements.
As a place for viewing spectacular sunsets in Asia, Tanah Lot has few equals. Every day at dusk, tourist throng the area to witness the magnificent silhoutte of the temple against the glowing horizon. The best view is from the cliff overlooking the temple.
According to the legend, as the famous priest Nirartha breathed his last, he suggested to the locals that the tiny island would be an excellent place to build a temple. “Tanah” means earth, and “Lot” means sea. The temple therefore symbolized the meeting point of natural and cosmic elements.
As a place for viewing spectacular sunsets in Asia, Tanah Lot has few equals. Every day at dusk, tourist throng the area to witness the magnificent silhoutte of the temple against the glowing horizon. The best view is from the cliff overlooking the temple.
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