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Charming Saraswati Temple

Hidden behind Cafe Lotus you’ll find your next stop, the beautiful Saraswati Temple. We actually walked past this stop so many times, constantly getting confused as to where it actually was and ended up going to Ubud Palace instead which was just down the road! The temple itself - dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Saraswati who is the goddess of literature, art and learning - sits ahead, serene and beautiful with incredibly intricate carvings covering its surface. Address: Jalan Raya Ubud, Bali, Indonesia Time Needed: 30 minutes - 1 hour (if you want a lot of pictures) #createwithtrip

Posted: Jun 29, 2022

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