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While the inner sanctuary at Taman Ayun holds the most sacred sites within this compound, there are other things to capture your interest in the midde and outer courtyards as well. So, today I’m going to just give you a taste of what’s available to see in all three areas. Below is today’s Taman Ayun photo gallery/slide show. Click on any image to enlarge it and to engage the slide show:

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For more information on Pura Taman Ayun, above and beyond what’s available on Wikipedia, I would like to refer you to this link: Experience Bali’s Cultural Treasure, Taman Ayun Temple! and The Ultimate Guide to Taman Ayun Temple. There you will find much more in the way of photographs and explanations of the various sights. And among those sights is the entrance leading to the inner sanctum of this incredible compound:

The large body of water I showed you last Wednesday acts almost as a moat around the entire temple. But there is yet another smaller moat-like waterway that separates the outer and middle courtyards from the inner sanctuary:

It is here, inside the inner sanctum, where the bulk of the pagoda-like Meru towers reach into the sky. They vary in height, with the largest depicted in the following photograph displaying eleven distinct levels:

And here is that same taller Meru tower as seen from another side:

But Meru towers are not the only feature here in Taman Ayun. You will also find other temples, fountains, gateways, and statuary and relief work:

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Monday’s article transported you to the sights of a Balinese Hindu water temple. Today I’m going to show you a Balinese Hindu temple containing a garden. Pura Taman Ayun, which translates to Temple (pura) of the Beautiful Garden, is the second largest such site in Bali. It covers 17 acres/6.9 hectares. Because there is so much to see here, I’ll be covering it further in next week’s Monday and Wednesday articles. We’ll start today with an image of the water feature here. This large body of water is part of the local subak (irrigation system used to supply water for rice paddies).

So, how tranquil is it here in the garden and long the waters of Taman Ayun? Let’s check in with a couple of locals:

Taman Ayun dates to 1634. with restorations in 1750 and, most recently, in 1937. Not bad for a site approaching its 400th birthday. Here’s today’s photo gallery and slide show of our first few minutes inside this UNESCO World Heritage Site:

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