Wat Kawisraram

Wat Kawisraram Ratchaworawihan is a second-class royal Buddhist temple in Tha Hin Subdistrict, Mueang Lopburi District, Lopburi city, Lopburi Province. Originally called Wat Khwit from the Ayutthaya period, it was restored during King Narai the Great's reign and later elevated by King Rama IV. Located in central Lopburi near the old town, it is notable for its Ayutthaya and Rattanakosin architecture and its role as Lopburi's principal royal temple.

Visitors can expect a compact, active royal temple compound in central Lopburi with a whitewashed ubosot (ordination hall), viharn, chedi, and Buddha images in Ayutthaya-Rattanakosin style. The grounds are paved and shaded with mature trees, with courtyards for walking, photography and merit-making. The temple is within walking distance of Lopburi's historic old town and is generally quiet compared to more tourist-heavy sites.

Originally known as Wat Khwit, the temple dates to the Ayutthaya period and was restored during the reign of King Narai the Great in the 17th century when Lopburi served as a second capital. It was later extensively restored and elevated to a royal temple of the second class (Ratchaworawihan) during the reign of King Mongkut (Rama IV) in the 19th century, reflecting its continued importance.

As Lopburi's principal royal temple, Wat Kawisraram serves as an important center for Theravada Buddhism, royal ceremonies, and local religious observances. It houses revered Buddha images and preserves Ayutthaya and Rattanakosin artistic traditions, representing the religious heritage of Lopburi town.