Wat Rakhang Khositaram

It earned its name – meaning 'temple bell' – during the reign of King Rama I when a bell was found in the temple compound. Later, King Rama II had this moved to Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), sending 5 new ones in its place. These can be found in the pretty hor rakhang, or bell tower, which was built in the 4-gable style of Ayutthaya and early Rattanokosin periods and is located in the corner of the temple compound.

Not far from this is an elegant ho trai, or library, which is considered an outstanding example of Thai architecture. Once the residence of King Rama I, before his ascendance to the throne, its 3 adjoining buildings today function as a small museum, housing beautiful scriptures stored in lacquer and guilt cabinets.

Open: Daily from 7 am to 7 pm