Elephant CavevsNeka Art Museum
Both Elephant Cave and Neka Art Museum are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Neka Art Museum scores significantly better than Elephant Cave. Neka Art Museum is ranked #2 in Bali with praise from 4 reviewers such as Frommer's, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.
Elephant Cave
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
Fodor's
Peliatan, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
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Concierge "The "Elephant Cave," discovered by a farmer in 1923, is a temple that dates back to the 11th century."
Travel + Leisure "An ancient (circa 11th-century) Buddhist and Hindu temple that’s one of Bali’s most bewitching tourist attractions." Full review
Frommer's "One of Bali’s most visited tourist sites is a grotto of elaborate stone carvings from the 9th century." Full review
Fodor's "There are more theories about the origins of Goa Gajah and its name than there ever were native elephants on Bali." Full review
Neka Art Museum Fodor's
Michelin Guide Frommer's
The Wall Street Journal
Jalan Raya Sanggingan Campuhan, Ubud Bali 80571, Indonesia
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Fodor's "Arranged like a family compound in separate pavilions in a garden, the museum illustrates the evolution of painting in Bali." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"This museum traces the history of Ubud's artistic heritage." Full review
Frommer's "Housing one of the island's finest collections of art, which presents a vividly illustrated introduction to the history of Balinese painting styles." Full review
The Wall Street Journal "This small museum in Ubud offers a primer on Bali’s art scene since the 1960s, including works by local and expatriate artists, alongside a collection of keris (traditional daggers)"
A Locals’ Guide to Bali, Beyond the Tourist Crowds
January 10, 2024
