The 7 Largest Cultural Site in Dili

The Jagannatha Temple in Leste is a major center of Vaishnavism and is renowned for its annual Rath Yatra festival. The temple enshrines the deities of Jagannatha, Balabhadra, and Subhadra, and is considered one of the Char Dhams, or four sacred pilgrimage sites in Hinduism. The temple architecture is a blend of traditional and modern styles, with elaborate carvings and sculptures adorning the walls and pillars. During the Rath Yatra, millions of pilgrims gather to witness the procession of the deities on their chariots, creating a spectacle of devotion and celebration.

• Boudhanath Stupa:

The Boudhanath Stupa is one of the largest spherical stupas in the world and a prominent Tibetan Buddhist pilgrimage site. Located in Kathmandu, the stupa is a symbol of enlightenment and peace. The stupa is surrounded by numerous monasteries, shrines, and prayer wheels, creating a serene and spiritual atmosphere. Visitors can witness daily rituals, prayer ceremonies, and the vibrant Tibetan Buddhist culture that thrives in the area.

• Pashupatinatha Temple:

The Pashupatinatha Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the holiest Hindu pilgrimage sites in the world. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple complex is located on the banks of the Bagmati River and comprises numerous shrines, courtyards, and cremation grounds. The temple architecture is intricate and adorned with sculptures, carvings, and religious symbols. Visitors can witness daily rituals, ceremonies, and the vibrant religious life that surrounds the temple.

The 7 Biggest Cultural Site near Dili

Archives & Museum of East Timorese Resistance

• Address: R. Formosa 4, Díli, Timor-Leste
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• Rating: 4.6 (232)
• Phone: +670 7765 5085
• Website:
• Opening hours:
  
  Monday: Closed

  Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

  Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

  Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

  Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

  Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

  Sunday: Closed
• Reviews:
  
  Athena Graeme✭✭✭✭✭

  3 weeks ago

  Really emotional exhibits! Entry price is $1. There are numerous display cases of actual clothing, weapons and accessories used during the war. Rare videos taken by media are played on loop throughout the museum showing actual footage of the fighting. There is a replica of an underground bunker used by one of the famed fighters who actually died from his own living conditions. It’s so much larger and more detailed than I had imagined. I highly recommend it. No photography allowed inside the exhibits.

  Google Lum✭✭✭✭✭

  5 months ago

  A must-visit place to understand the modern history of Timor-Leste. Sad to know they were invaded again on the brink independence 50 years ago.

  Gerald Varley✭✭✭✭✭

  2 months ago

  Was interested as a historian in the archives. As you would expect in a new country, the archives are electronic rather than documental and are well organised. The Resistance Museum is very well presented and succeeds well in presenting the story of the resistance struggle.

  John Prentiss✭✭✭✭✭

  2 weeks ago

  Great history of Timor is well displayed. The visit was very educational.

  Yang Ni✭

  a month ago

  turned up on Thursday but closed? Apparently it open Friday but it’s not as per the opening hours outside?!

H-Pod

• Address: FG2G+R92, Díli, Timor-Leste
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Antiga Residência do Gerente do BNU

• Address: CHWM+X34, Díli, Timor-Leste
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CULAU KAMP.A.

• Address: CJC4+8FW, Díli, Timor-Leste
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Largo de Lecidere

• Address: FH2M+2V5, Díli, Timor-Leste
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• Rating: 4.5 (75)

Dili Harbor Lighthouse

• Address: FH29+M9R, Av. de Portugal, Díli, Timor-Leste
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• Rating: 4.4 (5)

Centro Nacional Chega!

• Address: CHMH+P32, Estr. de Balide, Díli, Timor-Leste
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• Rating: 4.7 (86)