Indawo Yokukhonza
Wat Benchamabophit Dusitvanaram Rajawarawiharn - I-Marble Temple
Abantu bendawo abangu-38 bayatusa,
Indawo
69 Thanon Rama V
Khet Dusit, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Amacebiso avela kubantu bendawo
One of Bangkok’s most beautiful temples is the Wat Benchamabophit, also known as “the marble temple” or Wat Ben. As it is classified as a first class Royal temple, it is also a temple of significant importance. The official name of the temple is Wat Benchamabophit Dusitwanaram, which means “the Monastery of the fifth King near Dusit Palace”, the fifth King being King Chulalongkorn the Great (Rama V).
One of Bangkok’s most beautiful temples is the Wat Benchamabophit, also known as “the marble temple” or Wat Ben. As it is classified as a first class Royal temple, it is also a temple of significant importance. The official name of the temple is Wat Benchamabophit Dusitwanaram, which means “the Mona…
G. วัดเบญจมบพิตร Wat Benchamabophit “The Marble temple” (3.1 km.) Wat Benchamabophit (the Marble Temple) was designed by HRH Prince Narissara Nuvadhivong. It typifies the impressive and orderly traditional Thai architecture. It is thus accepted as having the best architectural plan. The temple was built from marbles imported from Italy, and that is the reason why the temple is commonly known among foreign tourists as the Marble Temple. Address: Rama 5 Road, Chitlada, Dusit Bangkok Open: 8am - 5pm Source: www.tourismthailand.org
G. วัดเบญจมบพิตร Wat Benchamabophit “The Marble temple” (3.1 km.) Wat Benchamabophit (the Marble Temple) was designed by HRH Prince Narissara Nuvadhivong. It typifies the impressive and orderly traditional Thai architecture. It is thus accepted as having the best architectural plan. The temple was…
Often referred to as the “marble temple” in guidebooks, this architectural gem features a magnificent Buddha image, which is a copy of the highly revered Phra Buddhajinaraja, and a beautiful beamed ceiling in a dark red and gold.
Wat Benchamabophit is also known as the Marble Temple. It was built during the reign of King Rama the Fifth. This master piece consists of a lavish exterior wall with a courtyard made of Italian Marble (hence the name "Marble Temple"). It also has a well kept garden and an impressive replica of the Buddha in Wat Mahathat in Phitsanulok.