The Erawan Shrine is a Hindu temple located in front of the Grand Hyatt Erawan hotel, at the intersection of Ratchaprasong, in the Lumphini district of Bangkok. Thais and foreigners alike like to visit this place to worship the statue inside. The translation of the word “shrine” is a bit tricky because it is not…
One of the most unique temples in Bangkok is Wat Benchamabophit or white marble temple. Built entirely of white marble from the city of Carrara in Italy, Bangkok’s Wat Benchamabophit will not leave you indifferent and that makes it another of the must-see attractions that you must try to see when visiting the city. Wat…
Bangkok has a multitude of temples, some of which are very well known and visited by tourists who know the city and others, smaller, only known by the local population. To speak of Bangkok’s temples is to speak of places like Wat Pho, Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Suthat, Wat Traimit or Wat Arun, all known…
In 1782, King Rama I ascended the throne as the first ruler of the Chakri dynasty and made Bangkok the capital of the entire kingdom, founding it on the eastern bank of the Chao Phraya River in the Rattanakosin region.At the time, in order to defend the city against attacks, King Rama I had a…
Bangkok is a city full of temples that explain the whole history of the capital. They all have their role in history and they all have their little details. Wat Suthat and the giant swing or Sua Ching Cha in Bangkok stand out from the rest. History of the Giant Swing Wat Suthat is one…
The Grand Royal Palace is a complex of buildings located in the central district of Phra Nakhon in Bangkok, and is the official residence of the kings of Thailand since 1785.Since the founding of Bangkok, the Grand Royal Palace has been the main architectural symbol of the Thai royal family. For some 150 years, it…
Wat Traimit and its Golden Buddha is one of the main attractions to see for those who want to get to know the main temples of Bangkok. Located in the heart of Bangkok’s famous Chinatown, Wat Traimit is home to one of the most revered and important Buddha statues in the entire city. History The…
Wat Saket (Phu Khao Thong) has not only the quality to be one of the oldest temples of Bangkok but also to have in its enclosure one of the highest points of the capital. The brief visit of the religious building leaves all the leisure to enjoy an exceptional sight on the city, at the…
Royal Buddhist temple unique in its kind in Thailand, Wat Arun or Wat Arunatchawararam is an emblematic symbol of the kingdom. The multicolored ceramics covering it gives it a very particular allure. With Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Pho, Wat Arun is one of the most famous royal temples in Thailand. Even if its image,…
Built in the 16th century, Wat Pho or Wat Phra Chetu Phon is the oldest and largest temple in Bangkok. The one that houses the famous “Reclining Buddha” is in an impeccable state of conservation.The age, richness and beauty of the place calls for a deep respect from the moment you enter. The oldest and…