Phra Sri Ratana Chedi, Buddhist pagoda in Wat Phra Kaeo, Thailand.
Phra Sri Ratana Chedi is a gilded stupa inside the courtyard of Wat Phra Kaeo, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, within the Grand Palace grounds in Bangkok. Its layered tower form rises above the surrounding structures, with a surface covered in small gold tiles.
The stupa was built in the late 18th century by King Rama I when he established Bangkok as the new capital of the kingdom. Later rulers had the structure restored and its gold mosaic surface renewed over the following generations.
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Entry to the temple grounds requires covered shoulders and knees, and wraps are available to borrow at the entrance if needed. Arriving early in the morning makes it easier to move around the courtyard and get a clear view of the stupa.
The stupa is said to contain relics of the Buddha brought by King Rama I from the former capital Ayutthaya to Bangkok. This makes it an active pilgrimage site within the palace grounds, not simply a decorative structure.
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