Templer i Rattanakosin

Must-See Temples in Bangkok

Located primarily within Bangkok's historic Rattanakosin Island, these temples represent the pinnacle of Thai religious architecture and royal history. This collection includes Wat Phra Kaew, home to the Emerald Buddha, and Wat Pho, famous for its 46-meter reclining statue and traditional medicine school. Visitors can explore the unique 'metal castle' of Loha Prasat at Wat Ratchanatdaram, the Italian-inspired interiors of Wat Ratchabophit, and the golden mosaic-tiled Phra Si Rattana Chedi. These sites span the Ayutthaya and Rattanakosin periods, housing sacred relics and functioning as centers for Buddhist education.

Must-See Temples in Bangkok — Kort

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Wat Pho

Historic Buddhist temple complex known for its giant reclining Buddha statue and traditional Thai massage school.

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Wat Phra Kaew

A royal Buddhist temple complex known for housing the revered Emerald Buddha statue and featuring intricate Ayutthaya Kingdom architecture.

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Wat Ratchanatdaram Worawihan

This Buddhist temple is also called the Loha Prasat, which means metal castle or metal monastery.

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Wat Suthat Thep Wararam Ratchaworamahawihan

Dating back to 1807, the construction of the temple was started by King Rama I and finished 40 years later by King Rama III.

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Wat Ratchapradit Sathit Maha Simaram Ratchaworawihan

Built by King Rama IV in the 19th century, the temple has eight carved stone pillars and a nicely decorated exterior and interior.

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Phra Si Rattana Chedi

The bell-shaped stupa covered in golden mosaic tiles brought from Italy is located at the west end of the upper terrace, in the area of the…

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Wat Maha That Yuwarat Rangsarit Ratchaworamahawihan

One of the ten royal temples of the highest class was originally built to house the relics of Buddha.

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Wat Bowon Niwet Ratchaworawihan

Come and marvel at the walls of this Royal Buddhist temple that nowadays enclose a Buddhist university.

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Wat Ratchabophit Sathit Maha Simaram Ratchaworawihan

Commissioned by Rama V in the 19th century, the temple has a truly unique design mixing an Italian-styled interior with a gilded chedi…

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Wat Chana Songkhram Ratchaworamahawihan

Built in the 18th century during the so-called Ayutthaya period, this Buddhist temple is a must-visit for its unique and serene atmosphere.

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