Wat Benchamabophit, Buddhist temple in Dusit district, Bangkok, Thailand
The temple features walls and pillars made of white Carrara marble from Italy, complemented by traditional Thai architectural elements and ornate detailing throughout the structure.
King Chulalongkorn commissioned the construction of this temple in 1899, and Prince Narisara Nuwattiwong completed the architectural design in 1911.
The temple houses 52 Buddha statues displaying different mudras, arranged around the assembly hall, representing various periods of Buddhist art and practice.
Visitors can observe morning rituals between 6:00 and 7:30 AM when local residents present offerings of food, flowers, and necessities to the temple monks.
The temple's image appears on the reverse side of the Thai five-baht coin, marking its status as a significant national monument.
Location: Dusit
Inception: 1911
Founders: Chulalongkorn
Architects: Narisara Nuwattiwong
Architectural style: Italian Neoclassical architecture
GPS coordinates: 13.76611,100.51417
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:05
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