Wat Ratchabophit, Royal Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand
The temple compound features dual architectural elements with a central ordination hall and circular layout surrounded by chedis and smaller buildings.
King Chulalongkorn founded this temple in 1869, integrating traditional Thai Buddhist architecture with European design influences during the modernization period.
The temple maintains a royal crematorium and houses several important Buddhist relics, serving as a center for traditional religious ceremonies throughout the year.
Visitors can access the temple grounds from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily, with appropriate dress code requiring covered shoulders and knees.
The temple features distinctive gothic-style stained glass windows within its ordination hall, combining Thai and Western architectural elements in its design.
Location: Wat Ratchabophit
Inception: 1869
GPS coordinates: 13.74912,100.49732
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:06
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