Wat Ratchapradit

วัดราชประดิษฐสถิตมหาสีมารามราชวรวิหาร

temple in Bangkok

#26 in Bangkok / #92 in Thailand

by กสิณธร ราชโอรส

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Wat Ratchapradit is a significant Buddhist temple located in Bangkok, Thailand. Officially known as Wat Ratchapradit Sathit Maha Simaram Ratcha Wora Mahawihan, it is one of the ten royal temples of the highest grade (first class) in Bangkok. Founded in 1864 by King Rama IV, the temple was constructed on land that was originally a coffee plantation. Wat Ratchapradit is renowned for its beautiful and intricate architectural design, which includes a main ordination hall (ubosot) adorned with exquisite murals depicting royal ceremonies and the life of King Rama IV.

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