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 The Ordination Hall by peerapa
The best time to visit this temple is early in the morning when Buddhist monks are chanting inside the chapel. The main building is open to visitors until 5.00 pm Leave a Comment Directions: Near Chitralada Palace...on the corner of Si Ayutthaya Road and Rama V Road.
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Wat Benchamabophit
"The Marble Temple"
Located on Si Ayutthaya Road, this unique marble temple was constructed during the reign of King Rama V. Also known as the marble temple, it is one of Bangkok's most beautiful temples and a major tourist attraction.
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Name: Wat Benchamampovit
Theme - Attraction Type: Wat-Temple, Thai Style houses, small canals, walking in the park and relax.
Close to: Dusit Zoo
Location: Near Dusit
City: Bangkok
Pictures in the web: Wat Benchamambovit
Last Visit: September 2007
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First Photo: Wat Benchamampovit
Second Photo: Wat Benchmampovit Ticket
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 Wat Benchamabophit by jrs1234
Wat Benchamabophit was built in King Chulalongkorn's reign in the early 20th century (the King's statue is just around the corner). If you're interested in Buddha statues, they have an excellent collection here from all around Thailand.
As ever, there are some great pictures of this place at the Thailand Guidebook website.
It's open every day from 8am to 5.30, and admission is 20 baht. It's a slightly out-of-the-way place; I got here by taking a tuk-tuk from near the Grand Palace (agree the price first if you do this, and make sure that's the *only* place the driver's going to take you), and hailed a taxi to take me back to the Skytrain at Siam Centre. Leave a Comment Directions: Near Chitralada Palace, just south of Dusit Zoo.
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 by zazatann
The main building is open to visitors until 17.00 hours. There is an admission charge of 20 Baht. Leave a Comment Directions: Near Chitralada Palace
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 by Cielo_Algaeed
The temple is made of marble with the eye catching red orange roof. Inside the courtyard, you can find a lot of bronze buddah statues lined up against the wall. Directions: Near Chitralada Palace
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This temple is for most part pure marble.
When you are inside the complex you will find beautiful Bhudda Images galleries and two great lions who protect the actual temple.
Inside the temple there is a beautiful golden bhudda image.
The surroundings of the temple are very clean and are worth to take a strawl in. Leave a Comment Directions: Near Chitralada Palace
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 by wufei
The Ubosot Hall (Bot or Ordination Hall) was constructed from Carrara marble from Italy and showing distinct European neo-classical influence. It was designed by H.R.H. Prince Narisranuvattivongse, half brother to King Chulalongkorn, Rama V, and has been reckoned for its architectural and decorative arts of finest Thai craftsmanship, say, second to none in the world.
It attracts the interest of tourists throughout the world to come to visit in large numbers each year.
LOCATION: Wat Benchamabophit is on the corner of Si Ayutthaya Road and Rama V Road.
GETTING THERE: Bus Nos. 2 (air-con)
OPENING HOURS: Open every day until 5pm
ADMISSION: 20 baht Leave a Comment Directions: Near Chitralada Palace
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 Side view of wat bencha by bonbonhart
..Known as "The Marble Temple", it's because the main building ,the chapel ,the grand corridor are decorated with best quality mable from Italy. Also an interior of the main building is magnificently decorated with cross beams of lacquer and gold. Leave a Comment Directions: Near Chitralada Palace
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 by Mahieu
I was really grateful that I took the time to discover this beautiful temple! The courtyard of the temple exhibits more than 50 Buddha images representing different styles from all over Asia.
It's a beautiful place, not too touristic and it's nice to have a walk next to the temple, close to the monk quarters. Leave a Comment Directions: Near Chitralada Palace
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