Wat Ratchabophit
Wat Ratchabophit
4.5
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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4.5
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Siri
Uckfield, UK1 contribution
Jul 2020 • Family
Don't waste your time here. Arrogant, Rude, Unfriendly staff, unwelcoming place. Try these nearby famous historical temples:
Wat Phra Kaew. ...
Wat Pho. ...
Wat Saket. ...
Wat Arun
Wat Phra Kaew. ...
Wat Pho. ...
Wat Saket. ...
Wat Arun
Written 10 July 2020
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Helmut S
Bangkok, Thailand2,036 contributions
Jan 2021
Wat Ratchabophit is a historic royal temple built by King Rama V in 1869. It consists of a 43 m high golden stupa surrounded by a central courtyard and a giant round wall beautifully decorated with hand made mosaics. At present Wat Ratchabophit is the residence of the Supreme Patriarch, the head of the Kingdom’s Buddhist community. On the temple grounds is a royal cemetery with many monuments containing the ashes of members of the immediate family of King Rama V, including wet nurses.
I have visited Wat Ratchabophit twice, in February 2020 and now, simply because I was so impressed by its beauty and the peaceful environment, on both occasions I met only very few visitors, 3 local worshippers this time. I was lucky as I met a monk cleaning the temple grounds who spoke English and explained to me the purpose of the various buildings.
I have visited Wat Ratchabophit twice, in February 2020 and now, simply because I was so impressed by its beauty and the peaceful environment, on both occasions I met only very few visitors, 3 local worshippers this time. I was lucky as I met a monk cleaning the temple grounds who spoke English and explained to me the purpose of the various buildings.
Written 16 February 2021
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Brad
Hong Kong, China178,421 contributions
Apr 2014 • Couples
Wat Ratchabop (free entry) is also referred to as the Royal Cemetery, being the location where the ashes of many Thai Royal family members are kept. This temple was built in 1869 during the reign of King Rama V and is located on the east side of the canal, opposite Sanarom Park.
The Wat Ratchabop temple grounds are nice to visit. Here you can find a circular shaped courtyard with a decorative wiharn and 43 meter gilded Chedi. The exterior of the temple buildings are highly decorative featuring porcelain tiles, mother of pearl inset window panels as well as ornate images of Thai, Chinese and European influence.
The inside of the temple is particularly unique, making use of Italian style architecture, which the King found appealing during his trip to Europe, prior to commissioning the construction of the temple. We found this to be quite different from what you will see in the many other temple you might visit in Bangkok.
Overall, Wat Ratchabop can be comfortably visited and explored in 15-20 minutes and the temple grounds are conveniently located for those who plan to visit popular attractions Wat Po and the Grand Palace. We recommend added this quick stop to your list of things to do and see in this area of Bangkok.
The Wat Ratchabop temple grounds are nice to visit. Here you can find a circular shaped courtyard with a decorative wiharn and 43 meter gilded Chedi. The exterior of the temple buildings are highly decorative featuring porcelain tiles, mother of pearl inset window panels as well as ornate images of Thai, Chinese and European influence.
The inside of the temple is particularly unique, making use of Italian style architecture, which the King found appealing during his trip to Europe, prior to commissioning the construction of the temple. We found this to be quite different from what you will see in the many other temple you might visit in Bangkok.
Overall, Wat Ratchabop can be comfortably visited and explored in 15-20 minutes and the temple grounds are conveniently located for those who plan to visit popular attractions Wat Po and the Grand Palace. We recommend added this quick stop to your list of things to do and see in this area of Bangkok.
Written 12 May 2014
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Mee Sarunrath
Bangkok, Thailand451 contributions
Apr 2017
Just walk across "Pi Kun" bridge from Wat Ratchapradit to Wat Ratchabophit, this historic royal temple was built by the King Rama V in 1869 with unique interior of the Ubosot is guilded Italian architecture which came about after King's visit to Europe.
The main chedi (stupa) is the centre of the temple ground. Featuring a unique layout, a gilded chedi stands at the centre of a circular courtyard joining Phra Wiharn, the shrine hall, and Phra Ubosot, the ordination hall.
Besides.the temple consists in a large chedi surrounded by a central courtyard and a giant rounded wall beautifully decorated with all hand made mosaics.
This compact size temple also the place where three of the monastery’s abbots became Supreme Patriarch, the country’s chief Buddhist monk, in 1921, 1973 and in 2017. Somdet Phra Maha Muneewong, the 20th and latest Supreme Patriarch, is the third abbot from the temple to be appointed as head of the Kingdom’s Buddhist community.
The main chedi (stupa) is the centre of the temple ground. Featuring a unique layout, a gilded chedi stands at the centre of a circular courtyard joining Phra Wiharn, the shrine hall, and Phra Ubosot, the ordination hall.
Besides.the temple consists in a large chedi surrounded by a central courtyard and a giant rounded wall beautifully decorated with all hand made mosaics.
This compact size temple also the place where three of the monastery’s abbots became Supreme Patriarch, the country’s chief Buddhist monk, in 1921, 1973 and in 2017. Somdet Phra Maha Muneewong, the 20th and latest Supreme Patriarch, is the third abbot from the temple to be appointed as head of the Kingdom’s Buddhist community.
Written 22 April 2017
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Enthousiast
Amsterdam32 contributions
Jan 2013 • Family
Temples are communal places where lots of things happen. In the tourist top ten temples of Bangkok, it's mostly cameras. As soon as you have to pay an entrance fee, you know that it may be beautiful, but it's no longer a communal place like it should be. In this temple, which is really beautiful in its own right, we saw a group of musicians practising (and letting our children try the instruments) and a table tennis tournament with rocks instead of nets on the tables.
Go see some of the top attractions, and then go see a quiet temple like this one. Then decide what you like best.
Go see some of the top attractions, and then go see a quiet temple like this one. Then decide what you like best.
Written 27 March 2013
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msmarls
Sonoran Desert AZ289 contributions
Jan 2013 • Couples
If you love the temples in Bangkok but not the crowds then seek out Wat Ratchabophit in the heart of the Old Town of Bangkok. Stunningly beautiful. We were there in late afternoon and were the only visitors watching the temple light up in the setting sun. So serene and so lovely. Not as spectacular as Wat Pho or Wat Arun, at Wat Ratchabophit you'll feel like you're in a much loved neighborhood place of worship. A very beautiful and special place.
Written 1 February 2013
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P_and_C2013
Bangkok, Thailand336 contributions
Sept 2020
Very beautiful, peaceful and very clean. We were there when monks were arranging the main church and a special seat that the Patriarch would use to pray on that afternoon.
Written 18 October 2020
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VIPANAPA
Bangkok, Thailand376 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
Beautiful temple, no entry fee. Royal cemetery is located in this temple, not far from Wat Phra Kaew. This temple is resident of Patriarch.
Written 10 February 2020
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Claire C
33 contributions
Jan 2018 • Solo
The temple is opposite the red giant swing and it's another royal temple. This temple is massive but it is currently under renovation. Except for the main hall, there are also different sites with stories inside the temple.
Written 13 January 2018
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heather g
Melbourne, Australia11 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
With massive queues for the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaeo and Wat Pho we decided instead to wander the outskirts of this busy tourist area and stumbled upon Wat Ratchabophit and the Royal Cemetery. What a find! Although under construction it is a beautiful temple with not too many people even late morning. The best part though was the amazing cemetery - so much variety in the tombs, each reflecting the period of time/influences of the time. For example - there is even a combination of European stained-glass and Thai architecture in some. It is a peaceful, beautiful place to sit and admire.
Written 4 January 2018
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