Wat Ratchanatdaram

วัดราชนัดดารามวรวิหาร

temple in Bangkok

#30 in Bangkok / #121 in Thailand

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Wat Ratchanatdaram is a striking Buddhist temple located in Bangkok, Thailand. Known for its unique architectural style, the temple is most famous for the Loha Prasat, or "Metal Castle," which features multiple concentric square levels adorned with 37 black metal spires representing the 37 virtues toward enlightenment in Theravada Buddhism. Commissioned by King Rama III in 1846, the temple stands as a testament to intricate Thai design and spiritual significance.

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