Wat Traimit, Buddhist temple in Talat Noi, Bangkok, Thailand.
Wat Traimit is a Buddhist temple in Talat Noi, Bangkok, Thailand, housing a seated Buddha figure made entirely of solid gold. The statue rests inside a three-story marble building with open galleries and wide staircases.
The golden Buddha statue remained concealed beneath a plaster coating for centuries until workers uncovered the material beneath during a move in 1955. The coating likely protected the gold during wars and invasions in earlier periods.
The temple displays traditional Thai architectural elements with multitiered roofs, mirror mosaics, carved decorations, and ceremonial spaces for Buddhist practices.
The temple opens daily from early morning through late afternoon and charges an admission fee. Visitors should cover shoulders and knees and remove shoes before entering the prayer hall.
The golden Buddha figure weighs around 5.5 tons and is the largest religious statue cast entirely from gold in the world. The building also hosts a small museum with documents and photographs showing the discovery of the gold beneath the plaster.
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