Wat Ratchapradit
Located in Rattanakosin, not far from the Grand Palace, the diminutive and yet striking Wat Ratchapradit dates back to the late-19th century and belongs to the Thammayut Nikai Buddhist sect. King Rama IV had it built on a former coffee plantation.
The central feature is a richly decorated prayer room in grey and white marble tiles and carved wood. The gateways and windows are adorned with intricate stucco crowns, the doors and window frames with Chinese pearl. The ceiling of the room is a deep red with patterns of golden rosettes, while murals of royal ceremonies grace the walls. Inside is a beautiful altar containing the ashes of King Rama IV, on top of which is a replica of Phra Buddha Sihing. There are also 2 Khmer-influenced prangs (towers), one of which has faces clearly reminiscent of Cambodia's Angkor Thom temple.
Open: Daily from 8 am to 6 pm
Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang
Phra Nakhon
Bangkok 10200
Thailand
