Wat Benchamabophit Dusitwanaram Ratchaworawihan, also known as the “Marble Temple,” is a beautiful and striking temple with its architecture made from white Carrara marble from Italy, the finest quality marble.
Marble Ubosot: This is the main building of the temple. It is made entirely of marble and is elegant and cool. Inside is a replica of Phra Buddha Chinnarat, a beautiful and highly revered Buddha image.
The gallery: Surrounding the ordination hall, there are 52 Buddha images in various postures, each with a different appearance.
Architecture: It is a perfect blend of ancient Thai and Western architecture, such as the Thai-style layered roof and Western-style stained glass windows.
Cleanliness and tranquility: The temple is well maintained and clean, creating a peaceful atmosphere within the temple, suitable for making merit and relaxing the mind.
History: It is an important temple built during the reign of King Rama V. It is related to the royal family and has a long history.
Things to know before you go:
Dress code: Dress appropriately when entering the temple.
Opening hours: Generally open for visits from 08:00 to 17:00.
Entrance fee: Free for Thais, foreigners may have a small entrance fee.
Getting there: You can get there by private car, taxi or bus.
Google Map : Wat Benchamabophit Dusitwanaram Ratchaworawihan. Thailand
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