"Pura Taman Ayun" Mengwi by kyoub

Mengwi Travel Guide: 8 reviews and 63 photos

Beautiful Garden

One of the most impresseve and second largest temples in Bali is the Pura Taman Ayun at Mengwi. Mengwi was until 1891 the center of a powerful kingdom. Pura Taman Ayun was built in 1637, the enlarged to its present form in 1937.
The temple sets on an area 250m by 100m. It consists of a forecourt, central court, and a spacious inner court, all surrounded by a moat. Notice the beautifully carved stone split gate as we enter the temple grounds.

Shrines

Sitting places

Shrines of varying sizes are topped by menu(tiered) roofs, with small carved wooden doors.
Shrines serve as "sitting places" to receive visiting deities during temple feasts.

Moat

Floating lotus

The moat gives the impression of a sanctuary in the middle of a pond, explaining the name taman, "garden with a pond".

Pros and Cons

Pros:Beautiful temple
In a nutshell:Worth a special trip

Last visit to Mengwi: Oct 2003
Intro Updated Oct 9, 2005
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Reviews (5)

Wear your walking shoes What to Pack (1)

Bring a day bag or backpack with what you will need for an 8 hr trip. Wear lightweight cotton clothing. It is very... more travel advice

State temple Things to Do (1)

The first part of our tour was to stop at Pura Taman Ayun temple. I was very impressed . Taman Ayun refers to a huge... more travel advice

Going to the temple Transportation (1)

If there happens to be a special festival day at a temple you get there how ever you can. They go by truck loads, motor... more travel advice

Monkeys on the prowl Off The Beaten Path (1)

Southwest of Ubud you will come to a grove of nutmeg trees which is the largest community of monkeys in Bali. They are... more travel advice

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sourbugger Mar 4, 2008 at 11:01 AM

yet another nice little page you have here
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matcrazy1 Feb 2, 2007 at 6:37 AM

Very impressive stone carvings at Taman Ayun temple! Thanks for warning about "tourist-wise" monkeys :-)
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VeronicaG Jan 16, 2007 at 4:40 PM

How did these monkeys get so smart--I wonder how easy it is to get one over on them?!?
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Wild_Orchid Jan 5, 2006 at 4:39 PM

I had enjoyed this place. thanks for sharing. you managed to get some good pictures. :)
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scottishvisitor Nov 26, 2005 at 3:38 PM

Nice page Kay Wonderful wildlife again
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deecat Oct 21, 2005 at 3:49 AM

Kay, I LOL about "monkies on the prowl"! Another interesting, informative page; you always manage to come up with great places to stay.
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grets Oct 13, 2005 at 10:51 AM

I loved this place when I was last in Bali - thanks for reminding me :-)