Wat Benchamabophit - The Marble Temple

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[TRAVELLAAAA TIPS: When visiting temples, please observe proper attire and behavior.]


A first class royal temple which can also be seen at the back of the 5 Baht coin, It's official name, "Wat Benchamabophit Dusitwanaram" literally means, "Monastery of the Fifth King near Dusit Palace"
Main Temple of Wat Benchamabophit

This temple was built in 1899 by the order of King Chulalongkorn and was designed by his half-brother also an architect, Prince Narisara Nuwattiwong.
Wat Benchamabophit's elegant chofa

 Most of its structure is made out of Italian Carrara marble, with stained glass windows, and elegant chofas giving its overall feel truly majestic.

 Wat Benchamabophit is open daily from 8:00am to 5:30pm. Admission fee is 20 Baht.

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