Tag: Ananta samakhom Throne Hall

Wat Benchamabophit or Benchamabophit Temple (Wat in Thai means temple) also known as the mable temple is one of the most visited temples in Bangkok, Thailand. Thousand of tourists visit the temple every year. In this blog, I will talk about Wat Benchamabophit and other attractions nearby the temple that you can also visit. These are Vimanmek Mansion, Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall, Phra Boromrup Song Ma (Equestrian Statue of Rama V), Mud Khana Ratsadon (People's Party Rivet) and Chitralada Royal Project. Wat Benchamabophit Dusitwanaram Ratchawora Vihara The temple was known as 'Wat Laem' or 'Wat Saithong.' After Rama V decided to build Dusit Palace, he ordered the temple to be renovated to be the palace's main Buddhist site. Photo credit : freepik.com The renovatoin was planned by Prince Narit which makes it one of the best-planned temples in Thailand. The temple is commonly known among tourists as 'the Marble Temple' due to its white Carrara marble ordination hall. Photo credit: discoverimages.com The ubosot is regarded as 'the perfect form of Thai architecture' as well as the whole site of the temple. It attracts tourists both Thai and foreigners. The ordination hall also houses the full size replica of Phra Phuttha Shinnarat. Vimanmek Mansion Not far From Wat Benchamabophit, there is Vimanmek Mansion located nearby. The mansion is the world's biggest teak wood mansion. It was first built on Si Chang island in Rama V's reign but later it was relocated and completed in the Dusit palace in 1901. The mansion's architecture is based on Victorian architecture with some elements from Thai architecture. Photo credit: naewna.com The mansion is a L-shape building and there are 31 rooms for displaying Rama V and princes and princesses' private collections such as the Green Chamber which is dedicated for silverware from China, Rama V's private study