Wat Ratchanadda Temple - Loha Prasat
Maha Chai Road, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Thailand
Description:
Wat Ratchanadda Temple - Loha Prasat is a Buddhist temple, the main attraction of which is a chedi made of metal. It is located in Phra Nakhon district. The construction of the temple was started in 1846 by King Rama III, and completed in the twentieth century. The temple complex consists of several buildings, the main of which is Chedi Loha Prasat, the only temple building in Bangkok made of metal.
During the construction of the Chedi, an ancient Ceylon temple was taken as a model. Its height is 36 meters. Loha Prasat has 4 floors, each with metal spires. A total of 37 spires were erected, symbolizing the 37 virtues that help to achieve enlightenment.