4.5
Wat Ratchaburana Ratchaworawihan
Wat Liap
Sanam Chai 8 Min Blue-Line MRT
Sam Yot 10 Min Blue-Line MRT
Hua Lamphong 2.1km Si Rat Expressway
119 Chakkraphet Road Bangkok
- 657 Ratings (Sources: 1)
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A visit to Wat Ratchaburana Ratchaworawihan is a must, especially with friends and family. The area feels lively with a couple of food shops and a big flower market nearby, which becomes even more enchanting at night. A big park and a riverside spot are just a 10-minute walk away, making it a perfect place to explore the local culture and enjoy a leisurely day out.
I visited Wat Ratchaburana Ratchaworawihan and was captivated by its magnificent main hall, although it was closed at the time. The exotic and beautiful roof of the structure stood out the most, showcasing intricate design elements that are truly mesmerizing.
This temple was rebuilt after being destroyed during WWII and now features an active fair with booths in the parking lot. The highlight is a stunning green tower made from porcelain, located on the side of the temple grounds, which adds a unique touch to the overall beauty.
Wat Ratchaburana Ratchaworawihan is an incredible temple in Bangkok, offering a peaceful courtyard perfect for a quiet stroll. While the main buildings were closed during my visit, the serene atmosphere and beautiful surroundings make it highly recommended. It's located near Ban Chong Thong, the oldest district of Bangkok, adding to its historical charm.
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Wat Ratchaburana Ratchaworawihan (Thai: วัดราชบุรณราชวรวิหาร) or usually shortened to Wat Ratchaburana (วัดราชบูรณะ), commonly known as Wat Liap (วัดเลียบ), is a second-class temple in Maha Nikaya sect of Buddhism, located at 119 Chakkraphet Road, Wang Burapha Phirom Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok at the foot of the Memorial Bridge near Pak Khlong Talat and Praisaniyakarn, diagonally from the Long Corridor of Suankularb Wittayalai School.
The temple was built in the late Ayutthaya period by a wealthy Chinese merchant named "Liap" (เลี้ยบ). In the Thonburi period, the temple was the residence of ecclesiastical dignitaries. In 1793, during the reign of King Rama I, Prince Krom Luang Thepharirak, the king's nephew, had the temple restored with the king's support. The temple was made the royal temple and named "Ratchaburana" (literally: "restored by the king"), which was also the name of the temple in the Sukhothai period.
In King Rama II's reign, 162 Buddha images were brought to the temple and the vihara (sanctuary) was built for enshrining 80 Buddha images inside. In 1945, during World War II, the temple was seriously damaged and deleted from the official list. Later, Phra Khuna Charawat (พระคุณาจารวัตร) the then abbot and local people helped to rebuild the temple. The present ubosot (ordination hall) was built in 1960. The most outstanding building of this temple is the prang (Khmer-style pagoda), which was built in the reign of King Rama III and restored in 1962 and again in 2007 by the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA).
Apart from the beautiful tradition architectures and Buddha images, the highlight is the wall paintings inside the ubosot, which is the work of Khrua In Khong (ขรัวอินโข่ง), a monk and a talented artist who lived during the reign of King Rama IV.
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