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   Places to Go
  Palace
   
Grand palace
Wangderm palace
Chitraladarahotarn palace
National Assembly (anantasamakom thone hall )
   
  Temples
   
Wat Pha kaeo
Wat Pho
(wat chetupon)
Wat Suwannaram
(ratchaworawihan)
Wat Arunratchawararam
Wat Hongratanaram
Wat Khrueawan
Wat Bangbon
Wat Bowonniwetwihan
ratchaworawihan
Wat Chanasongkham
ratchaworamahawihan
Wat Intrarawihan
Wat Phrasimahathat
woramahawihan
Wat Molilokkayaram
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  Canal
   
Pasicharoen canal trip
Bangkoknoi canal
Canal boat trip
   
  Road
   
Kaosan road
Phra Athit road
   
  Historical places
   
Phra Sumeru
Giant Swing
Krungthep bridge
Lak muang shrine
(city pillar shrine)
Silpakorn university
Thammasat university
Thawornwatthu building
Oriental hotel
Goverment house
Rama vi bridge
Parliament house
Parus-Sakkawa palace
People's party Marker plaque
   
  Thai crafts
   
Horn birdcage making
Native thai chicken farm
Bamboo Birdcage and Fish Trap Centre
Thai Kite Centre
Art & cultural centre
of mon bangkradee
Brass workshop
pha tamnak suan kularb
school for adults
Bronze craft centre
Centre of khon mask making
at saphan mai community
Centre of wood carving
at pracha-naruemit lane
premjai house
Banbu community makers
of stone-finished khan
Model Suphannahong royal barge making centre
Model Warship craft centre
   
  Park
   
Lumphini Park
Phra Nakhon Park
Benjasiri park
Rommaninat park
Saranrom park
Serithai park
Chatuchak park
Queen Sirikit park
Saranrom park
Suan Bua Royal
Residential Hall
Suan Si Reudu
Residential Hall
Suan Hong Residence
Suan Farang Kang Sai
   
  Museum
   
Jim Thompson's House
Monument of King Taksin the Great
Science Museum and Plenetarium
Thai State Attorney museum
Siriraj museum
National museum
of the royal barges
National museum bangkok
Royal Army museum
in honour of hm the king
National museum
Silpa bhirasri memorial
Kasetsart university museum
Museum of Thaibanking
at siam
The National genbank
of thailand
Museum of the Royal thai
Decorations,exhibition hall
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  Etc.
   
Bangkok railway station
Erawan shrine
Chulalongkorn University
Pudthaisawan sword fighting institute
Likae riab
Shrine of Guanyin at Chokchai 4
Putkao Bird Park
Natural Fish Habitat
Phattayakul House
Queen Sirikit Convention Centre
Birdwatching by
a Natural lake
Huamark Sports complex
Royal memorial
king puttayodfa ( rama i)
Bangkok Metropolitan youth centre(thai-japan)
Bangkok International Airport
Church of the Immaculate conception
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Bangkok Tourist ›› Places to go ››WAT RAKHANGKOSITARAM(woramahawihan)

WAT RAKHANGKOSITARAM WORAMAHAWIHAN
The temple, formerly named Wat Bangwayai, was built in the Ayutthaya period. It was restored and appointed a Royal temple by King Taksin of Thonburi who also sponsored the revision of the tripitaka scriptures at the temple.
During the reign of King Rama I, a melodious rakhang or bell was found in the temple compound. The King order it to be moved to the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, and had five new bells sent back in exchange. The king then changed the temple's name to Wat Rakhangkositaram. In the reign of King Rama IV the name was to be changed again to Wat Rajkanthiyaram ("kanthi" meaning bell). But people did not accept this name, and the temple is still called Wat Rakhang today.

Ubosot: This is in the style of King Rama I's reign. Its three-tiered roof is decorated in Thai style, and the murals are by Phra Wanwadwichit a great artist of the King Rama VI era.

Prang: This stupa dates from the reign King Rama I. It is regarded as "the finest example its style."

Hor Rakhang:
The belfry is the symbol of temple, built in the four-gable style of the I Ayutthaya and early Rattanakosin periods. The presented by King Rama I are on the upper floor.




Hor Trai: The scriptures hall consists of th adjoining buildings with a common corridor and also in the late Ayutthaya/early Rattanakosin s 7' This former residence of King Rama I has
been declared one of "the most outstanding examp of Thai architecture."

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Address:
250 Arun Amorin Road
Sirirai Sub-District
Bangkoknoi District Bangkok 10700

Phon:(662) 411-2255 418-2729

Bus:19 57 83

Peir:
1. Chao Phraya Express Boat: Railway Station Pier Wang Lang Pier
2. Ferry: Tho Chang Pier Wat Rakhang Pier

Opening Hours:
Temple: Daily 5 am-9 pm
Ubosot: Daily 6 om-6 pm
Wihon Somdet: Daily
8 arn-5 pm

Admission Fee:
Free Admission

Activity&Festival:
Songkran Festival
(Apr 13-15 Commemoration of Somdet Toh (June 22)

Listed by Fine Arts Dept:
1949

Church:
Second Class

School,University:
Khositsomosorn Satri Wat Rakhang

Parking:
In the Temple compound

Nearby Attractions:
Royal Barges Museum
Sirirai Museum Wangderm Palace
Wat Arun Wat Khrueawan
Wat Suwannaram

Map of this area
  
100 Unseen in Bangkok
 
Unseen Historical Sites
The 32 Postures of Guan Yin Goddess
Exquisite Pulpit in an Old Mosque
A Diamond-Studded Image and Museum of Renowned Monkd
Love Legend of Mae Nak
The Mon Temple and Community along Khlong Bang Kradi
Murals Depicting the " Three Kingdoms " Epic
Rama lll's Royal Seat
Phra Chao Suea
The Temple with 28 Images
King Taksin's Relices Shrine
The Four-Portico Prang with Depictions
of "Three Kingdoms"Epic
Princess Mother's Childhood Residence
The First Portuguese Church in Thon Buri
The Ancient Golden Buddha Image
A Muti-Ethnic Mosque
City Wall From Rama I Regeign
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