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- Wat Bowonniwet
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วัดบวรนิเวศราชวรวิหาร |
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248 Phra Sumen Rd |
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On top of the obvious religious significance, Wat Bowoniwet has
added sacredness due to long-standing connections with the
divine royal court, making it especially important to the Thais.
Located on the northeast side of Bangkok's Rattanakosin Island,
just within the old city walls on Phra Sumen Road, it was
founded in 1826 by HRH Prince Maha Sakdipolsep, a son of King
Rama III.
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history dates back to the first abbot in 1836. This was none
other than Prince Bhikku Mongkut, who later acceded the throne
to become King Rama IV. Before this he spent 27 years in the
priesthood and 14 as abbot of Wat Bowon, founding the
Thammayutika Nikaya, an ascetic monastic order, and Thailand's
second Buddhist university, Mahamakut University, found within
this temples grounds. King Rama VI, King Rama VII and HM King
Bhumibol Adulyadej were also ordained here, making this a major
temple of patronage for the Chakri Dynasty. Recently, this royal
custom has continued with both Prince Vajiralongkorn and his own
sons spending time as monks here.
The complex consists of a
large 'ubosot', with elaborately carved doorway arches and
windows in gilded stucco. The gable is decorated with glazed
ceramics, indicating strong Chinese architectural influences.
There are several rare and much revered Buddha statues including
Phra Suwannakhet, Phra Nirantarai and Phra Phuttachinnasi, which
is thought to have been moulded in 1357. Behind it is a large
chedi covered in gold tiles, surrounded by four small golden
prangs.
Opening Hours: 08:00 - 17:00
Location: 248
Phrasumen Road, Phra Nakkon, Old City (Rattanakosin) |
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Khet Phra Nakhon |
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Khwaeng Wat Bowon Niwet |
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13.76053 N |
100.49999 E |
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