Culture of Lombok Island. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces
One of the most meaningful architecture monuments of the past centuries is Majura Water Palace. This majestic building is located right in the center of Cakranagera district, so you will easily find it. During the reign of Balinese in Lombok, all the important decisions were made here, and this was the place, where the governors of the island lived. The Palace was built in the middle of the 18th century. The garden around the Palace is surrounded by a low nice fence with different animalistic pictures. In the middle of a big pool near the Palace, there is a pavilion, called Bale Kambang, which can be translated as “a small island”. During the time, when the Palace was an administrative center of Lombok, there was a conference hall and a court inside.
About 300 hotels and inns of various categories are found on Lombok, and there are quite unusual places among them. One of the most attractive resorts is Pool Club. It’s located in … Open
Lombok is not the most popular place among the tourists. If you want to buy stuff from the world leading brands, choose more popular resorts. There are shopping malls on the island, for … Open
Another important landmark of the island is the villages of aboriginals, who live according to the precepts of their ancestors. The Sasak people make pottery, weave, farm, and spend their free time the way their forefathers did centuries ago. Visiting their territory, any traveler will dive into the past of not only Lombok, but of all mankind. Because this is the way all our ancestors lived. You can visit Gili Meno Bird Park, located on the Gili Islands. It is a small park, which became a home to hundreds of exotic birds. There is no rush here, and in the silence of the pure nature you may enjoy the view of the most beautiful birds on the planet.
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Public palaces near Lombok Island
♥ Palace 'Puri Agung Karangasem' , 77.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Palace 'Puri Agung Karangasem' , 77.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
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Bat Cave in Bali is an unusual tour. It includes a visit to the XI century Goa Lawah Temple (translated as "bat cave") and a visit to the cave. Many stories and legends are associated with this cave of natural origin. It has never been explored since the expedition disappeared. Thousands of bats have chosen it as their home. The entrance to the cave is forbidden. You can only look into it. It is better to go to this place at sunset to see how the bats leave the cave. … Open
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Photogallery of cultural heritage of Lombok Island
Landmarks of culture on Lombok Island map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc
Culture guide to Lombok Island. Which fascinating sights to visit once you are in Lombok Island: temples, churches, museums, theaters and castles. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) on the places 'must visit' in Lombok Island. Plan your own city excursion by using this page info!