The Marble Temple (Wat Benchamabophit) - Bangkok, Thailand

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Hello Guys! My name is Yaung. I am from Cebu City, Philippines and is currently based in Bangkok, Thailand.



Wat Benchamabophit, also known as “the marble temple” or Wat Ben. It is classified as a first class Royal Temple.

The official name of the temple is Wat Benchamabophit Dusitwanaram, which means “the Monastery of the fifth King near Dusit Palace”. The fifth King being King Chulalongkorn the Great (Rama V).

The marble temple was designed by Prince Narisara Nuvativongse, half brother of King Chulalongkorn. It is build from carrara marble imported from Italy, hence the name marble temple.

Inside the ordination hall you will find the main Buddha image of the marble temple, the Phra Buddha Chinnarat displaying the subduing Mara mudra with a beautiful illuminated blue background. The ashes of King Rama V are buried under the bronze Buddha statue.

How to get to the Wat Benchamabophit:
The Wat Benchamabophit is located on the intersection of Thanon Rama V and Thanon Si Ayutthaya. Since there is no BTS Skytrain or MRT Subway station nearby, the best way to get there is by metered taxi from Phaya Thai BTS Station.

Admission & opening hours:
The temple is open daily from 8 am until 5:30 pm. Admission is 50 Thai Baht. As in any temple please dress appropriately, especially since this is one of the temples of highest importance in the country.


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