Wat Ratchanatda

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  • Address
    Th Mahachai, Phra Nakhon
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  • Phone
    0 2224 8807
  • Transport
    ferry: khlong boat to Tha Saphan Phan Fah/air-con 511 & 512, ordinary 2,

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Lonely Planet review

Across Th Mahachai from the Golden Mount, this temple is most stunning at night when the 37 spires of the all-metal Loha Prasat (Metal Palace) are lit up like a medieval birthday cake. Displaying Burmese influences, it dates from the mid-19th century and was built under Rama III in honour of his granddaughter. The design is said to derive from metal temples built in India and Sri Lanka more than 2000 years ago.

Behind the formal gardens is a well-known market selling Buddhist phrá khrêuang in all sizes, shapes and styles. The amulets feature not only images of the Buddha, but also famous Thai monks and Indian deities. Full Buddha images are also for sale.