Wat Ratchanatdaram Worawihan
Wat Ratchanatdaram (Thai: วัดราชนัดดาราม or
Meaning Temple of the Royal Niece, the temple was built to the order of King Nangklao (Rama III) for the princess granddaughter, Somanass Waddhanawathy (พระเจ้าหลานเธอ พระองค์เจ้าโสมนัสวัฒนาวดี) in 1846.
The Wat is home to local markets and a unique Metal temple - the only one of it's kind in the world, know as Loha Prasat
most stunning at night
Loha Prasat (โลหะปราสาท), a multi-tiered structure 36 m high and having 37 metal spires, signifying the 37 virtues toward enlightenment. It is the third Loha Prasada (brazen palace) in existence, modelled after the earlier ones in India and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. In the past, Loha Prasat was hidden behind an old movie theatre named Chaloem Thai. The theatre was demolished in 1989 as a project to improve scenery along Ratchadamnoen Road.
Logistics
Best ages: suites all age groups
Atmosphere: casual
Opening hours: Daily 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Tourist attraction: Yes > photo ops of Decor themes
Duration: minimum 2 hours, inspect and photos, the area is old city zone with many historical sites
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Maha Chai Rd, Wat Bowon Niwet, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok Thailand
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Getting there: 200mtrs from Canal Pier Phan Fa Lilat, exit and brief walk
or Express Boat on Chao Phraya River to Pier Memorial Bridge, then Taxi
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At the junction of zone "Bang Lamphu" and "Rattanakosin" along Ratchadamnoen Road. This Road is often heavily decorated with lights around King's birthday (5 December) and Queen's birthday (12 August) and other major anniversaries.
Sanam Luang and Lan Plabpla Maha Chedsada Bodin (ลานพลับพลามหาเจษฎาบดินทร์) in front of Wat Ratchanadda and its Loha Prasat are open spaces that frequently used to celebrate various events.
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Starting point: Entrance to temple and Metal castle behind
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