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πŸ›οΈ Museums & History 2 venues
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Museum Puri Lukisan
Ubud

Bali's oldest art museum, opened in 1956, holds the finest collection of traditional and modern Balinese painting and wood carving.

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🌐 Official sitewww.purilukisanmuseum.com β†’
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Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave)
Bedulu, Gianyar, near Ubud

A 9th-century rock sanctuary blending Hindu and Buddhist iconography, rediscovered in 1923, with purification pools and an impressive carved faΓ§ade.

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🌐 Official siteen.wikipedia.org β†’
πŸŽ‰ Traditions & Markets 2 venues
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Nyepi (Balinese Day of Silence)
Across the island of Bali

Balinese New Year marked by 24 hours of silence, fasting, and meditation; the night before, Ogoh-Ogoh processions (giant effigies) drive away negative spirits to the sound of gamelan music.

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🌐 Official sitebali.com β†’
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Ubud Art Market (Pasar Seni Ubud)
Ubud

A lively traditional market with over 200 stalls offering textiles, wood carvings, silverware, and handmade Balinese craft items.

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🌐 Official sitebali.com β†’