Balibar

Balibar is a hamlet in Balibar, Cristo Rei, Dili Municipality. Balibar is situated nearby to the town Laulara, as well as near the village Fatuloda.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Palácio de Lahane and Pura Girinatha.

Palácio de Lahane

Historic building

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The Palácio de Lahane, also known as the Palácio das Nobres, is a historic building in Timor-Leste. As of 2022, its primary function was as a reception space for the East Timorese government. Palácio de Lahane is situated 3 km north of Balibar.

Pura Girinatha

Hindu temple

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Pura Girinatha is the largest Balinese Hindu temple in Timor-Leste. It is located in the quarter Taibesi, in the south of the capital city of Dili, near the local market. The temple is located on a small hill outside the city center, but is accessible by car. Pura Girinatha is situated 4 km north of Balibar.

Chinese cemetery of Dili

Cemetery

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The Chinese cemetery of Dili is a historical cemetery in Dili, Timor-Leste. Built in 1889 on land donated by the then Portuguese government, the oldest graves date back to the early 20th century. Chinese cemetery of Dili is situated 3½ km north of Balibar.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Taibesi and Dili.

Taibesi

Neighborhood

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Taibesi is a neighborhood, which is situated 3½ km north of Balibar.

Dili

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Dili is the capital city of Timor-Leste and its largest city. It is squeezed along the narrow plains between Timor's northern coast and the central mountains which run the length of the island.