Wat Ratchabophit Temple
Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Thailand
Description:
Wat Ratchabophit Thailand Bangkok is a Buddhist shrine. Built in 1899-1911 in one of the most popular areas of Bangkok. The name translates as “The Temple of the Fifth King.” A sample of eclectic architecture. The temple is active, worship is held daily. Tourists will be attracted by a collection of Buddha statues.
The temple contains the ashes of its founder King Rami V. The image of Wat Ratchabophit is also on the coin five baht. The appearance of the temple has not changed since its foundation. Typical cult form, simple columns, courtyard with paved slabs of marble. Doors and windows are decorated with gilding, carvings in Thai style. You can see monks begging with cups in their hands. It is believed that they can only eat the food that the laity sacrificed them.
You can get there on foot or by rented car.