About Wat Ratchapradit Sathit Mahasimaram
Wat Ratchapradit Sathit Mahasimaram is a first-class royal Buddhist temple in San Chao Pho Suea, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok, located near the Grand Palace and Saranrom Park. Built in 1864 by King Rama IV (King Mongkut), it was the first temple of the Dhammayuttika Nikaya order. Notable for its compact layout, Khmer-style prang, marble chedi, and murals depicting royal ceremonies.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small, quiet royal temple compound with a central wihan, a prang and Sri Lankan-style chedi, ornate marble floors, gilded doors and windows, and interior murals illustrating royal ceremonies and festivals. The grounds are compact and well-maintained, located on Saranrom Road near the Grand Palace, offering a calm atmosphere for sightseeing, photography of architecture, and observing Buddhist practices.
Key highlights
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First temple of the Dhammayuttika Nikaya founded by King Rama IV in 1864
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Central prang and Sri Lankan-style marble chedi
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Royal wihan with murals depicting King Mongkut's royal ceremonies
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Elaborate gilded woodcarvings and mother-of-pearl inlaid doors
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Quiet, compact royal temple near Grand Palace and Saranrom Park