Wat Benchamabophit
Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wat Benchamabophit Dusitvanaram (Thai: วัดเบญจมบพิตรดุสิตวนาราม) is a Buddhist temple (Wat) in the Dusit district of Bangkok, Thailand. It is commonly known as the Marble Temple for its elegant architecture crafted from Carrara marble. It is one of the most renowned temples in Bangkok and a significant center for Theravada Buddhism in Thailand.[2][3]
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Wat Benchamabophit | |
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วัดเบญจมบพิตรดุสิตวนาราม | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Theravada Buddhism |
Location | |
Location | Dusit district, Bangkok |
Country | Thailand |
Geographic coordinates | 13°45′59.7″N 100°30′50.7″E |
Architecture | |
Architect(s) | Prince Narisara Nuwattiwong[1] |
Completed | 1911[1] |
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