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Wat Amphawan, originating from the late Ayutthaya period, was
previously called Wat Bang Muang. The most striking feature of
the ancient temple is its wooden scripture hall, which stands in
the middle of a pond. This model example of Thai architecture
has two rooms in all. Some of the features of the hall are
wooden bars, a two-tiered roof covered with earthen tiles and
woodcarving with exquisite designs. The entrance door is primed
with gold leaves, the window pane dividers, or mullions, are
crafted into flowers and gourds, above the doors are birds on
each side, and beyond them the radiant sun and moon are
depicted.
Wat Amphawan is located at Mu 13, Tambon Bang
Muang, Amphoe Bang Yai, Nonthaburi. To get there, take a
5-minute ride on a long tail boat from Bang Yai District Office.
Those driving should take the Bang Bua Thong-Taling Chan outer
ring road, turning left at Tambon Bang Muang.
The temple
is open daily from 8.00 am-4.30 pm. |
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Nonthaburi |
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Bang Yai |
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Bang Muang |
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Temple |
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Morning |
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Free |
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13.84834 N |
100.4327 E |
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