Local favourite church · Sumba Timur, East Nusa Tenggara

GBI

GBI is a church in Sumba Timur, East Nusa Tenggara. It is about 715 km by road from Nusa Penida, and Gereja Santo Hendrikus, Melolo (50 km) is the must-see nearby.

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GBI: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this church: Open, normal crowd · Very crowded today · Festival / special day · Closed today.

Best time to visit GBI

Season: Year-round; Christmas and Easter week are busiest.

Busiest days: Sunday services; Christmas, Good Friday and Easter.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun packed.

Visiting GBI: timings and tips

Typical hours: Churches are usually open during the day, with services on Sunday; visits may be limited during services. These are typical for churches in Indonesia; hours for this church are not listed yet. If you know them, post an update.

  • Dress modestly and keep quiet during services.
  • Some large cathedrals charge an entry fee for tourists.

How to reach GBI — distance from nearby cities

Coordinates: -10.21977, 120.53691. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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Frequently asked

What is the best time to visit GBI?

Year-round; Christmas and Easter week are busiest. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

What are the timings of GBI?

Hours for GBI are not published here. Typical for churches in Indonesia: Churches are usually open during the day, with services on Sunday; visits may be limited during services. Check locally before a long trip, or see the latest visitor report on this page.

How far is GBI from Nusa Penida?

GBI is about 715 km by road from Nusa Penida (572 km straight line), 719 km from Amed and 754 km from Sanur. Open the road-trip planner on Spotwander for turn-by-turn directions and stops on the way.

What are the places to visit near GBI?

Nearby: Gereja Santo Hendrikus, Melolo (church, 50 km), Laiwangi Wanggameti National Park (sanctuary, 56 km), Gereja Santo Markus, Lulundilu (church, 15 km), Gereja Santo Andreas, Ngallu (church, 23 km), Air Terjun Waimarang (waterfall, 36 km), Air Terjun Waimur (waterfall, 40 km).