Wat Ratchanadda is a royal temple not far from Phan Fa bridge in Bangkok.
History
In 1846, King Nangklao, the third monarch of the Chakri Dynasty, decreed that Wat Ratchanaddaram Worawihan be built in honour of his favorite grand-daughter, Princess Somanas Wathanawadee.
What to see
The temple is best known for its Loha Prasat, or "Metal Palace," with its multiple spires and Buddha relic on the top floor. There is also an amulet market in the temple grounds.
Getting there
Located at the intersection of Ratchadamnoen Klang and Maha Chai Road, not far from the Democracy Monument, the temple
can be reached by the aircon 511 bus or on foot from Khao San Road.
Updated: March 6, 2012.
Wat Ratchanadda Loha Prasat.
View of Wat Ratchanadda from the Loha Prasat.
A relic of the Buddha is enshrined at the top of the Loha Prasat.
Wat Ratchanadda ordination hall (ubosot).
View of the Golden Mount from Loha Prasat at Wat Ratchanadda.
Wat Ratchanadda ordination hall (ubosot).
Wat Ratchanadda ubosot Buddha image.
Loha Prasat Metal Palace at Wat Ratchanadda.
