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TEMPLES - CHURCHES AND MOSQUES
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Benchamabophit |
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วัดเบญจมบพิตรดุสิตวนารามราชวรวิหาร |
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The Marble Temple |
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Wat Benchamabophit (the Marble Temple) was designed by Prince
Narisara Nuwattiwong. 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.
Significant Architectures within the Temple
Phra
Phuttha Chinnarat is a bronze replica of the original statue of
the Sukhothai Period (1238-1438) which is still enshrined in Wat
Phrasi Rattana Mahathat in Phitsanulok Province.
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chapel is entirely decorated with marbles. The chapel is in the
shape of five-layered square. The roof is in yellow and is
curved.
52 Buddha statues in different postures placed on
the balcony at the back of the chapel. It is Prince Damrong
Rajanubhab who collected these statues taken from cities he
visited as well as overseas.
The Som Dej Pavilion has
four faces, with breathtaking decorations and elaborate
patterns.
The Ordination Throne Hall is an abode for
King Rama V when he was ordained in 2416 B.E.
The Song
Tham Thorne Hall was built by Queen Saovabha Phongsri in
dedication to Royal Crown Prince Vajirunhis
Sor Por
Chapel was built by Queen Saovabha Phongsri as a library
collecting Buddhist scriptures. Nowadays, it is where Norasingha
Buddhists statue and other significant statues are housed.
The well tower is a tall tower decorated with marbles |
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Khet Dusit |
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Free |
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13.76650 N |
100.51426 E |
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