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There are 95% Buddhist temples in Thailand, there are certainly hundreds of Bangkok
temples - known in Thai "wats."Some of the smaller, very small "seas" or side streets and are good in terms of tourist traffic. A large number of others filled with halls, schools and sculpture statues, have a
place in all the guides about Bangkok.
Here are the top seven Bangkok temples, compiled a list based on both historical
significance and pure aesthetics.
1. Wat Arun
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You know that a temple in Bangkok, especially if its image is on the Thai currency, in this
case 10-Baht coin. Among the most respected icons in Bangkok, Wat Arun --- The Temple of
the Chaw Faw is located on the west bank of the river.
Beginning with King Rama II (1809-1824) and full of King Rama III (1824-1851), the creation
of the stunning "pharaohanga" (tower), which is covered in small pieces of colorful Chinese
ceramic.
Although Wat Araun's most prominent attraction, they are just a small part of the complex,
which also hosts beautiful white buildings, monasteries, ponds and small lanes. From the
point of a snapper, Wat Arun is one of the best places to get a shot from the other side of
the river, especially since the sunset actually. Restaurant Arin Residence offers excellent
views and good food.
34 Arun Amiran Road, Qwang Watt Arun, Khet Bangkok, where you take the boat of Tien
Peir to cross-river ferries. Open Daily, 8 AM-5 PM www.watarun.net.
2. Wat Phra Kaew
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Famous with legendary Watfra Kai's house, the legendary grand palace base. Waterfra Kai -
Temple of Emerald Buddha - one of the most respected Buddha statues in Thailand, which
was created in a single block of Z.
This Buddha figure is clearly traveled. According to the official palace website of Thailand, it
was first discovered in Chiang Rai in 1464, it came down to Lampang where it stayed to
Tilak, the capital of Lanai Maya, and then it was brought to Lang Prabhanga, Laos before
going to Vientiane
Then, the king of the Thanabas sent an operation to bring him back. When King Ram built
the city of Bangkok with the rural palace, Imperial Buddha was installed in Chapel, where it
remains today.
Buddhist traditions, Buddhist traditions and episodes from Ramakan - Thai edition of
Ramayana, also murals which are worth checking out in Bangkok Temple.
Located in the Grand Palaces, Nafra Lan Road.
3. Wat pho
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On the right side of the grand palace, Wat Phoe is the largest Buddhist Buddha statue in
Thailand. The 46-meter-long statue contains 108 perfect signs of Buddha with a mother's
pearl, but the image itself is covered in gold leaf.
According to the History of Thailand, after the Grand Palace, King Ram, I accepted the
ancient temple as a place of religious importance and ordered the reconstruction of its
successors in 1788. This was the first seven years, five months and 28 days in rebuilding.
During the reign of Rama III, another great reconstruction / expansion took place during the
reign of 16 years and seven months.
Watfu is also staying at a highly respected massage school, where Thailand's masons
training from 1955. Visitors can drop for a complete traditional Thai massage or be
admitted in a short or long term course.
Situated on the Sanam Chai Road and Raja Road, located along the Grand Palais, Wat Pho
is located. Open Daily, 8 AM-5 PM.
4. Watt Benchamabophitr
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Also known in English as "Marble Temple", the beautiful Benchambutitra is a royal
monastery honored as the superiority of a Thai architecture. Its main combination is the
Italian marble made with and features European neo-classical effects.
Located in the green green Duaet district of Bangkok, near the Chitralala palace, it was
founded by Raja Ram Bhandar on 1st September. His shelter is buried under the
coordination under a Shōkhta-style Buddha statue. If you think it is known to you, then its
picture is in Thailand's five-barred currencies.
69th Newampton Road, Twin Open daily, 8:30 AM-5: 30pm.
5. Wat Mahathat Yuwaratrangsarit
Wat Mahathat Yuwaratrangsarit can not be one of the most beautiful Bangkok temples,
but it is certainly the most important religious one.
It was built in the era of sixteen royal wits. When the bank became the capital, it was used
as a temple for the royal ceremony due to the newly built Grand Palace.
Today it is the Mahakhulalanganjavadialaya University - which was established in 1887, it is
the oldest higher education organization of Buddhist monks in Thailand and it forms the
Vipassana Meditation headquarters. Visitors can drop for classes by
Also nearby are the Amulet Market and National Museum of Checking.
Open daily, 9am - 5pm.
6. Wat Saket
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Wat Saket attracts visitors on the basis of those other temples of Bangkok Temple itself
rather than its unique city. The main draw in this case is the "Golden Mount," topped with a
huge chassis that offer incredible opinions across bank-made hillside banks.
The historical temple, which is not really extraordinary, dates the dates of the Ayuratya era,
but was restored under King Rama Ii.
The hills of Golden Mount were built under King Rama III, but it was the Ram Chowtor who
installed the gold sheets. Ram breaks have been added to that chad today. Inside is a
respected Buddha image that is given to him by the British
The above walk may be brutal on a hot day so bring water. If you can manage the public,
then the temple will keep a great iron crate on every November.
Rangdhamon Corang Road and Barfahat Road. Open daily, 9am 5 pm.
7. Wat Traimit
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Another reason why the surviving Bangkok temple is not judged, Wat Tramat is actually one
of the largest golden Buddha statues in the world.
Surprisingly, this picture had passed away for centuries, when the workers who reminded
were cracked plaster to reveal five-ton, 13th-century statues of Buddha in the 1950s, and
the golden gold statue below. Apparently, it was covered with Fools attack back on the day
of Burma.
Giant red royal jubilee gate outside the temple on the right - called "Chalermphrakiat" in
Thai - built in 1999 in the symbol of prosperity of Thai and Chinese culture under his
Majesty king.
661 Ti Miti Road, Talat Noa, Santhawang near HafUmongang Train Station Open daily, 9am-5pm.
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