Bangkok
Wat Ratchabophit
Richly-crafted Temple
2 Fuang Nakhon Road
Wat Ratchabopit Sub-District
Bangkok, 10200
Phone: +66 2 222 3930
Fax: +66 2 222 3922
This exquisite, Chinese-influenced temple sadly does not receive the number of visitors it deserves. Building of the temple commenced under King Rama V in 1869 and took 20 years to finish. The temple helps to serve as a monument to the awakening interest in Thailand of new architectural ideas from other countries and cultures. The ordination hall features mother-of-pearl inlaid window panels, which are some of the best from the Rattanakosin era (1782-present). The interior is, on the other hand, remarkably European in style. The temple's full name is Wat Ratchabophit Sathitmahasimaram. Admission is free.
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