Wat Ratchanatdaram

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Image of Wat Ratchanatdaram

Located behind the King Rama III Memorial Statue on Ratchadamnoen Avenue, this temple is considered one of the most orginal temples in Bangkok. It was constructed during the reign of King Rama III and completed in recent years by the Fine Arts Department. The temple contains a pyramid-shaped pink Loha Prasat (metal-spired Pagoda) inspired by the one in Sri Lanka. The Loha Prasat stands 36-metres high with 37 surrounding spires, the only one of its kind left in the world.

In front of this temple, there is a memorial statue of King Rama III and a Pavilion “Maha Chetsadabodin” which is used for performing an official welcoming ceremony to the visit of Heads of States. On the opposite side of the temple, there is Mahakan Fortress which is a part of an ancient city wall. The temple is open daily from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Admission is free.

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