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December 22, 2024 | 01:22 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The approach of Christmas and New Year's celebrations signifies that a long holiday has arrived. Various tourist destinations in West Java are the right locations to relieve fatigue. Wrapped in natural beauty, there are also Christian religious tourism destinations that must be visited.
Tourist attractions are not always beaches and mountains. Religious places also hold a myriad of beauty and tranquility to be felt. Visitors are not only offered natural beauty, but also culinary and cute accessories to take home.
Here are two Catholic tourist destinations that can calm the heart.
(Above picture) The procession of the Way of the Cross at the Catholic Church of Santa Maria Fatima, Carmelite Hermitage, Lembang, West Bandung Regency. ANTARA/Raisan Al Farisi
1. Carmel Hermitage, Lembang
Christmas is a special moment for Christians and Catholics. Usually on December 25, believers will worship to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Praying is also commonly done by Catholics in the Maria Cave.
However, if you are looking for a tourist destination that requires "private space", then the Carmel Hermitage is right. This is stated in the visitor reviews on the tripadvisor.com website. Its location in Lembang adds to the solemnity of praying.
The Carmel Hermitage is open every day from 07:00 - 19:00 WIB (Western Indonesian Time). If you want to worship at the same time, there is also the Santa Maria Fatima Church which is open on Saturdays at 17:45 WIB and Sundays at 08:00.
Located in Jayagiri, precisely on Jalan Karmel II No.51, Lembang, West Java. The Carmel Monastery is the first tourist destination that you can visit. In addition to being able to make pilgrimages and pray, we can enjoy the beauty of the statues and nature.
Another unique thing is that every Sunday, in front of the entrance, there is usually a market selling fresh fruits and vegetables from local gardens. The fragrance of flowers and the green of the trees add to the beauty of this place. Very interesting for you to visit.
2. St. Peter's Cathedral Church, Bandung
Quoted from the Katedralbandung.org page, still in Bandung City, this time the place is right in the city center. Located on Jalan Merdeka No.14, Babakan Ciamis, Sumur Bandung District. The old building designed by a Dutch architect is an attraction for visitors to this one tourist destination.
Historically, St. Peter's Cathedral Church began to be built with a building measuring 8 x 21 square meters. Equipped with a pastor and built close to a coffee warehouse. Therefore, on June 16, 1895, this church was named St. Franciscus Regis.
St. Peter's Cathedral Church is never missed to be visited by Catholics. Even before Christmas, it is a normal day. This tourist destination is open to the public with operating hours from Monday to Saturday starting at 05:00 - 08:00 WIB, also at 16:00 - 20:00 WIB.
This church can be the right place for those of you who are interested in European-style buildings. Not a few also make the St. Peter's Cathedral Church as a place for pre-wedding photos or other photos.
Those are two religious tourist destinations for Catholics that must be visited if you are in Bandung City. Because, true worship is the true meaning of Christmas. You can choose to celebrate Christmas on the heights of the Lembang area or in the beauty of European-style buildings in the middle of Bandung City.
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