Sunday, April 8, 2007

Wat Benchamabophit Dusitwanaram


Wat Benchamabophit Dusitwanaram or "The Marble Temple", located on Sri Ayutthaya Road, is an unique temple you shouldn't miss. The temple was built in the reign of Rama V.The structure of the temple is a mixure of the western style and the Thai style.The chapel is an important structure of the temple. It houses the replica of Pha Phutthachinnarat. The wall of the temple is exquisitely decorated with marble blocks.The bacony of the temple contains the superb collection of bronze Buddha images in many periods. It is considered the first Buddha image museum.
Temple Opening Hours : Daily 8.30 am.-05.30 pm.Chapel Opening Hours : Daily 8.00 am. - 05.00 pm.Admission Fee : Free for Thai , 20 Baht for foreigners

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