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Museum Puri Lukisan vs Tirta Empul Temple

Both Tirta Empul Temple and Museum Puri Lukisan are recommended by writers. On balance, Tirta Empul Temple ranks marginally better than Museum Puri Lukisan. Tirta Empul Temple comes in at #4 in Bali with praise from 3 sources such as Frommer's, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.

Museum Puri Lukisan
Museum Puri Lukisan
8 / 10
Jalan Raya Ubud, Gianyar 80571, Indonesia
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Frommer's Frommer's
"One of Bali's most historically fascinating fine art museums." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Just look at the lush composition of Balinese Market by Anak Agung Gde Sobrat to see the vibrancy of local painting." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"On show among other works are pictures by the Pita Maha group, which nurtured Balinese art." Full review
Tirta Empul Temple
Tirta Empul Temple
8 / 10
Banjar Tampak Siring, Tampaksiring, Bali, Indonesia
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The site of an annual pilgrimage (at the full moon in the fourth month), Tirta Empul and its reputedly magical." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"One of the holiest temples on an island that is home to more than 20,000, Tirta Empul, in the small town of Tampaksiring, is a half-hour drive outside of Ubud." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"An important sacred water temple for more than 1,000 years, contains a warren of shrines, gates, courtyards, and purification pools where Balinese Hindus “baptize” themselves...come to feel moved. " Full review
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Equally popular with travelers, the temple commands a 15,000 rupiah ($1) entry fee and the wearing of a sarong.
Frommer's Frommer's
"Balinese regard these springs as sacred and people come from miles around to bath in these waters." Full review