Wat Benchamabophit (The Marble Temple)

Wat Benchamabophit (The Marble Temple)

Location: 69, Rama V Road, Dusit, Bangkok. 10300
Not-to-be-missed Highlights: The Temple’s ubosot was constructed of marble imported from Italy, so tourists from all over the world know this temple as the “Marble Temple”. “Wat Benchamabophit” was bestowed it name by King Rama IV the Great meaning “the temple of the fourth King near Dusit Palace.” Other highlights tourists can’t afford to miss are the murals around the ubosot displaying the History of 8 important pagodas of siam, as well as 11 Buddha images in various styles dating from several periods.

The Temple is open daily from 08.30 – 17.30 Hrs.

Information by :
Tourism Authority of Thailand
1600 Phetchaburi Road, Makkasan, Ratchathevi, Bangkok 10400 Thailand
https://www.tourismthailand.org/

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