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Pura Taman Ayun

Pura Taman Ayun
Entrance to the inner sanctum.
Entrance to the inner sanctum.
Geography
Coordinates 8°32′31″S 115°10′21″E / 8.54194°S 115.17250°E / -8.54194; 115.17250Coordinates: 8°32′31″S 115°10′21″E / 8.54194°S 115.17250°E / -8.54194; 115.17250
Country Indonesia
State/province Bali
District Mengwi

Pura Taman Ayun is a compound of Balinese temple and garden with water features located in Mengwi subdistrict in Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia. Henk Schulte Nordholt wrote in his book Negara Mengwi that Taman Ayun was renovated in 1750. The architect’s name is given as Hobin Ho. The temple garden was featured on the television program Around the World in 80 Gardens.

Barong.

Main sanctum.

Garuda shrine.

Meru towers, pagoda-like shrines.

Cockfighting pavilion.

Bale bengong, garden contemplating pavilion.

Taman Ayun in Bali Island journal


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