Wat Kanlayanamit

วัดกัลยาณมิตรวรมหาวิหาร

temple in Bangkok

#38 in Bangkok / #284 in Thailand

by Bernard Spragg. NZ from Christchurch, New Zealand

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Wat Kanlayanamit, located on the western bank of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand, is a prominent Buddhist temple known for its impressive architecture and historical significance. Founded in 1825 by a wealthy Chinese-Thai merchant named Chao Phraya Nikorn Bodin, the temple combines traditional Thai and Chinese architectural elements. One of its key features is the massive statue of Luang Pho To, a revered Buddha image housed in the main chapel. Wat Kanlayanamit is also famous for its large bell, known to be one of the largest in Thailand.

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