Wat Benchamabophit (Marble Temple), Bangkok

History

Wat Benchamabhophit is an important royal temple in Bangkok. The temple is depicted on the back of the five baht coin.

What to see

The beautiful main hall is built with a strong European influence and the courtyard contains many Buddha images of different styles.

Getting there

The temple is on Si Ayutthaya Road, next to the Royal Dusit Golf Club and a 35-minute walk from Khao San Road.

Updated: March 6, 2012.

Wat Benchamabophit (Marble Temple) Bangkok

Wat Benchamabophit (Marble Temple).

Wat Benchamabophit (Marble Temple) Phra Chinnarat Buddha

Wat Benchamabophit (Marble Temple) Phra Chinnarat-style Buddha image.

Wat Benchamabophit (Marble Temple) Bangkok window

Wat Benchamabophit (Marble Temple) stained-glass window.

Wat Benchamabophit (Marble Temple) Bangkok celestial

Wat Benchamabophit (Marble Temple) celestial figure on door.

Wat Benchamabophit (Marble Temple) Bangkok courtyard

Wat Benchamabophit (Marble Temple) courtyard.

Wat Benchamabophit (Marble Temple) Bangkok canal

Wat Benchamabophit (Marble Temple) canal.

Wat Benchamabophit (Marble Temple) Bangkok lion

Guardian lion at Wat Benchamabophit (Marble Temple).