Wat Benchamabophit

This first-class royal temple, originally known as Wat Laem or Wat Sai Thong, was renamed by King Rama IV and later rebuilt by King Rama V in the early 20th century. Designed by Prince Narisara Nuwattiwong, the architecture represents a fusion of Thai, Khmer, and Italian Neoclassical styles. The main ordination hall, or ubosot, is particularly notable for its exterior cladding of Italian Carrara marble, earning the site its common name, the Marble Temple.

The main Buddha statue inside the ordination hall is a replica of the Phra Phuttha Chinnarat and contains the ashes of King Chulalongkorn. Surrounding the hall is a cloister that displays a collection of 52 Buddha images representing various styles. The grounds also feature a sacred Bodhi tree and the Benchamabophit National Museum, which preserves religious and historical artifacts.

Designated as a National Monument, the monastery remains an active place of worship and a major historical attraction. The site was completed around 1911 and reflects the refined architectural composition of the fifth reign of the Chakri dynasty.