It's time to travel to Bali! 🐍Visit the amazing churches in Indonesia this Christmas!

There are lots of things to do on Christmas Day, especially if you are visiting Bali for a full week during the year-end holidays, so we have prepared a list of amazing churches in Bali to visit and hear the Christmas bells ringing in these churches!

1. Church of St. Joseph



St. Joseph's Church is widely considered to be the first and oldest Roman Catholic church in Bali and is of great historical value. The church is also known as The Roman Catholic Diocese of Denpasar and is one of the dioceses in the Ecclesiastical Province of Ende, Indonesia.

Inside this church, you can admire the fascinating carvings and decorations, especially their rich details and eye-catching colors. You will find that the church decoration has a strong Balinese style, which is also a typical example of the harmony of Bali's cultural diversity.

2. Palasari Church



Located in the Jembrana district, Parasari Church is a unique Catholic church that brings vitality to Bali with its traditional architecture and rituals. You can witness the cultural harmony of Bali from the architecture and interior design, which blends Christian elements with Balinese Hindu style.

Due to the harmony between local Christians and Hindus, local members of Parasari Church sometimes wear traditional Balinese clothing to attend church activities. It is a beautiful thing to maintain harmony and tolerance in diversity.

3. Pniel Church



This 20-acre church looks like a Balinese Hindu temple from the outside, but it is unique. Located in Blimbingsari, the Purnir Church is built following the style characteristics of traditional Balinese houses. The only difference is the large wooden cross placed on the top of the building, which clearly indicates that this place is a church. In addition, tourists can also participate in extraordinary Christmas celebrations at Purnir Church, where the priest preaches to the attendants dressed in traditional Balinese clothes, accompanied by traditional Balinese gamelan music.

The establishment of the unique Purnir Church has brought special benefits to the locals of Blimbingsari Village, and with the arrival of domestic and foreign tourists, the village has also gained recognition and love from all over the world. Come here for Christmas and feel the unique atmosphere!

4. The Holy Spirit Cathedral



Holy Spirit Cathedral, commonly known as Katedral Roh Kudus, is a religious building that belongs to the Catholic Church in the city of Denpasar. It was built around 1993 and is solid and charming. The building is mainly brick-colored, which will present a charming and picturesque appearance when the sky is clear, which is perfect for taking pictures.

The entire design concept of the Holy Spirit Cathedral also proves that Balinese Hinduism and Christianity can live in harmony on this island. On this building, you can clearly see the church elements combined with the aesthetics of traditional Balinese. Witnessing the harmonious tolerance between Christianity and Balinese Hinduism in Bali during the Christmas holidays will fill your heart with joy and peace.