The Temple of Reclining Buddha is in the highest ranks of importance of Thai temples - a royal temple.
Built by King Rama IV in the 19th century, the temple has eight carved stone pillars and a nicely decorated exterior and interior.
This Buddhist temple is also called the Loha Prasat, which means metal castle or metal monastery.
Dating back to 1807, the construction of the temple was started by King Rama I and finished 40 years later by King Rama III.
One of the ten royal temples of the highest class was originally built to house the relics of Buddha.
The bell-shaped stupa covered in golden mosaic tiles brought from Italy is located at the west end of the upper terrace, in the area of the…
Visit this Buddhist royal temple complex built in the 18th century, which is especially well-renowned for the 32-meters tall standing…
The chapel and the image of the reclining Buddha was built by Rama III in 1832.
Come and marvel at the walls of this Royal Buddhist temple that nowadays enclose a Buddhist university.
Commissioned by Rama V in the 19th century, the temple has a truly unique design mixing an Italian-styled interior with a gilded chedi…
Built in the 18th century during the so-called Ayutthaya period, this Buddhist temple is a must-visit for its unique and serene atmosphere.
