Lombok Sights

  1. Museum Negeri Nusa Tenggara Barat

    This modern museum has exhibits on the geology, history and culture of Lombok and Sumbawa, and is worth a look if you have a free hour or so. If you intend buying any antiques or handicrafts, have a look at the kris (daggers), songket (silver or gold-threaded cloth), basketware and masks for a starting point.

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  2. Pura Lingsar

    This large temple complex, built in 1714, is the holiest place on Lombok. The temple combines the Balinese Hindu and Wektu Telu religions in one complex. The Hindu temple in the northern section is higher than the Wektu Telu temple in the southern section. It's an especially fascinating place for those interested in Wektu Telu, Lombok's indigenous religion.

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  3. Taman Narmada

    Laid out as a miniature replica of the summit of Gunung Rinjani and its crater lake, Taman Narmada takes its name from a sacred Indian river. Its temple, Pura Kalasa, is still used and the Balinese Pujawali celebration is held here annually. This is a beautiful place to spend a few hours, but it tends to get crowded on weekends.

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