Wat Niwet Thammaprawat

วัดนิเวศธรรมประวัติราชวรวิหาร

#18 in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya / #211 in Thailand

by Manoonp

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Wat Niwet Thammaprawat is a unique Buddhist temple located on an island in the Chao Phraya River, near the Bang Pa-In Royal Palace in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand. Constructed in 1878 during the reign of King Rama V (King Chulalongkorn), the temple stands out for its distinct Gothic Revival architecture, which is unusual for Thai temples. Resembling a European cathedral, it features stained glass windows and a bell tower, blending Western and Thai elements. The temple serves as a reminder of King Rama V's efforts to modernize Thailand and incorporate European influences into Thai culture.

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