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Pura Ulun Danu Bratan

Singaraja-Denpasar Road | Danau Bratan, Bali, Indonesia
Ranked #106 of 384 attractions in Bali
4.0 of 5 stars 42 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
Description: This lakeside temple was constructed in honor of Dewi Danu, goddess of the lake that was formed by a volcanic eruption 30,000 years ago.
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Ubud, Indonesia
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

ulun danu bratan is temple on the lake at bedugul regency,so for more less tourist more better arrived at morning before 11:00 AM,,and the ticket entry for tourist for one person 30.000./person.. expensive now at tabanan regency.... different with area..about the ticket price. if not rains is nice to see the views and the lake in here,,, More

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Perth, Australia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Great photo opportunity. Although if you want to go to the toilet, you have to pay for the privilege. More

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Perth, Australia
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

except maybe for the tacky frogs, but even they were quaint! Great spot to take the kids, there's a playground, animal statues, paddleboats and a nice little restaurant. The temple itself is gorgeous in the lake, obviously. There was not many people there when we were there (April) and the serenity was only briefly spoiled by a motor boat screaming... More

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Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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74 reviews 74 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

The place is beautiful but I expected more of this so-called temple. I come from a trip we visited several temples (Borodubur, Angkor temples in Thailand) and really lacked a bit in the temples that met in Bali. They're cute but not to compare with what is seen for example in Angkor and even in Java with Bororubudur Prabanam and... More

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Erlangen, Germany
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33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

I love visiting temples and learning about the history behind it. And Pura Ulun Danu Bratan was my favorite in Bali. The location is perfect, on the shores of Lake Bratan between the mountains. We were so lucky to witness a ceremony during our visit there. It was sacred and wonderful. More

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Jakarta
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012

pura ulun danu located beside bratan lake at baturiti bedugul. the view very beautiful. you can take a boat for 70k. for moslems there is a mosque (al hidayah) outside the pura.and many halal restaurant outside the pura. there is a ayam taliwang restaurant in front of the gate parking lot. the plecing kangkung very spicy and hot. More

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Minnesota, USA
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2012

Built in 1633, this temple is more than a shrine, it's a garden and a recreation area for locals and tourists. The lake view is stunning with the sheer backdrop of Bratan's Eastern crater rim. Not only is Dewi guarding the lake, Ganish is at the gate because this lake is one of three that supply most of the water... More

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39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012
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Sitting alongside Lake Bratan (aka Danau Beratan), just inside of the Bedugul caldera, and with a backdrop of Gunung Catur (actually the edge of the caldera, but still at 2096m it's the 4th highest point in Bali), the location is stunning. The temple itself is also very picturesque, and the gardens are pretty and well kept. Well worth a visit.... More

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Darwin, Australia
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33 reviews 33 reviews
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012

1. Pick your day - the nicer the weather, the nicer the visit 2. It is not as big as it looks in the pictures 3. The tea rooms are not real flash nor are the toilets 4. It is a very sacred place 5. I would love to go back there on a sunny day 6. Pick your driver... More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012
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I was really looking foward for this place eversince I planned for my Bali trip, in the picture it looks so perfect. However I was a little disappointed as the Pagoda seems rather small compared to what is in the picture, but no complains here since pictures are for illustrations only. Despite that, this place is still fun to visit,... More

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