- Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram or Wat Phra Kaeo
- Phra Nakhon, Bangkok
Is a royal temple that is in the northeast corner of the Grand Palace.
It enshrines Phra Phuttha Maha Mani Rattana Patimakon (Phra Kaeo
Morakot (Emerald Buddha)) and is the place where important religious
ceremonies are performed.
Wat Phra Kaeo was constructed in 1784 and has been restored
throughout every reign since the reign of King Rama I the Great to King
Rama IX the Great. Inside the Ubosot and the balcony around the temple
are very beautiful murals of “Ramakian”. Other interesting items in the
temple include eight chedis, Phra Sri Rattana Chedi, replica of Angkor Wat,
Prasat Phra Thep Bidon, etc.
- Open daily 08.30 - 15.30 hrs.
- Entrance fee : 500 baht.
- For further details contact, Tel. 0 2623 5499; www.royalgrandpalace.th.
