Description of the attraction
Luhur Uluwatu Temple is one of the nine most important temples in Bali that protect the island from evil spirits. The temple was built in the 11th century.
Puru Luhur Uluwatu is located on the top of a steep cliff in the village of Pecatu, in the southwestern part of Bali. A distinctive feature of this ancient temple is its location on a sheer cliff, the height of which reaches 70 meters. In addition, the temple's carved altars, made of black stone, attract attention.
There is a fee to enter the temple, and you must be properly dressed in a sarong. A sarong is a strip of cotton fabric that is wrapped around the waist and is issued free of charge upon entry. It should be borne in mind that you can walk freely around the temple, but visiting the central courtyard is possible only during special ritual ceremonies. It will be interesting to visit the theatrical performance, which is held in the small amphitheater of the temple - showing the Indonesian dance kecak.
The forest that surrounds the temple is inhabited by a huge number of monkeys, which are looked after by the servants of the temple. Monkeys are allowed to feed, but you should be careful, as monkeys can snatch a bag, camera, sunglasses from their hands. If, nevertheless, it was not possible to protect your property from monkeys, then usually the guides recommend exchanging your thing for some kind of fruit. But in this case, you should be careful, since such an exchange can provoke the monkey to steal your things further.
At the bottom of the cliff there is a picturesque cave and a beach. This beach is very popular with surfers.
