วันอังคารที่ 8 กันยายน พ.ศ. 2552

The Marble Temple In Bangkok

The marble temple is located near Dusit Palace located. The name Marble Temple and more foreigners will visit the temple as the locals. In Thailand, the Wat as Benchamabophit is known.

This temple is not promoted as a tourist destination, so that the number of foreigners visiting it is quite minimal.

The wat was during the reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) on 1 Founded in March 1900. The Ubosoth temple was built in Carrara marble from Italy. WatBechamabophit simply means : the temple of the Fifth King.

The main structure at Wat Benchamabophit is the Ubosoth Hall. It is one of the finest works of architectural art. The Ubosoth has four gables and the east gable is the main entrance to the Ubosoth.

The cloister is located towards the rear of the Ubosoth. In the cloister there are 52 Buddha images. Some of the images are original while others are copies of important Buddha images.

Inside the Ubosoth, the main Buddha Image is enshrined. This image is a replica of Chinnarat Phra Buddha at Wat Phra Sri Rattana Mahathat in Phitsanulok province. The image is in bronze, and it has an unusual blue lights around it. Directly beneath the throne of Buddha, is buried the ashes of King Rama V..

There are many other structures by pleasant walkways in the Wat Benchamabophit connection connected. These include the residence of the abbot, Song Dharm Hall, used for laying in state, the members of the royal family andhigh-ranking dignitaries, and the bell tower. A visit to the monks quarters is also worthwhile, and you will see that the neighborhoods are very colorful and well maintained.



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