Wat Benchamabophit Dusitwanaram

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Built in the reign of King Rama V, Wat Benchamabophit is known to foreigners as “The Marble Temple”. Its exterior is clad in Carrara marble, the best marble from Italy.

Location

69 Rama V Road, Chitlada, Dusit, Bangkok 10300

Direction

Take bus routes 72, 503

Highlights

Sight of the Monastery of Five Kings. The perfect symmetry and proportions must inspire admiration of this architectural masterpiece.
The interior crossbeams decorated with lacquer and gold. The walls of the spacious inner courtyard lined with a large collection of bronze Buddha images.

Activities

Worship the main Buddha image, the replica of Phra Buddha Chinnarat in Phitsanulok

Open Hrs.

Open daily from 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wat Benchamabophit Museum opens daily 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Fee

Admission fee: - 20 Baht

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