Bangkok, Wat Benchamabophit

Bangkok, Wat Benchamabophit

Unused Maekmai card BK.112.  The temple’s full (romanized) name is Wat Benchamabophit Dusitwanaram, and it’s also known as the Marble Temple.  Construction of the temple began in 1899 at the request of King Chulalongkorn after building his palace nearby. The temple’s name literally means ‘the Temple of the fifth King located near Dusit Palace’.  Grade: 1

Name: Bangkok, Wat Benchamabophit

From: THEMES/Religious Buildings

Code: 35001101

Price: $2.00