Bangkok | Thailand

Wat Arun Temple Of Dawn Bangkok

Thailand Tour 2013

Bangkok | Thailand

26 Nov 2013 | Tue

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Wat Arun Temple Of Dawn Bangkok

Bangkok is home to many iconic temples, the Wat Arun Temple of Dawn being one of the most famous. Located along the Chao Phraya River, this awe-inspiring temple offers a stunning view of Bangkok and its grandeur. Built in the 17th century, Wat Arun is a classic example of Thailand’s artistic and architectural excellence. Standing at over 80 metres tall and decorated with intricate designs, this ancient temple is an iconic symbol of Bangkok’s skyline.

Wat Arun Temple Of Dawn Bangkok

Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan (Thai: วัดอรุณราชวราราม ราชวรมหาวิหาร pronunciation (help·info) ) or Wat Arun (Thai pronunciation: [wát ʔarun], “Temple of Dawn”) is a Buddhist temple (wat) in Bangkok Yai district of Bangkok, Thailand, on the Thonburi west bank of the Chao Phraya River. The temple derives its name from the Hindu god Aruṇa, often personified as the radiations of the rising sun. Wat Arun is among the best known of Thailand’s landmarks. The first light of the morning reflects off the surface of the temple with pearly iridescence. Although the temple has existed since at least the seventeenth century, its distinctive prang (spire) was built in the early nineteenth century during the reigns of Rama II and Rama III.

– Wikipedia Wat Arun Temple Of Dawn Bangkok

Built using broken porcelain and coloured glass pieces, Wat Arun’s four steep prangs soar into the sky with glittering reflections from their intricate mosaics. A visit to this magnificent temple reveals why it is considered one of Thailand’s holiest sites – tourists are often mesmerized by its grandeur and beauty that transcends time.

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