Bangkok: Sacred and Religious Sites
Places and attractions in the Sacred and religious sites category
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Wat Phra Kaew
Sacred shrine with reclining Buddha Wat Phra Kaew, also known as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, is a cornerstone of spiritual significance in Bangkok, Thailand. As the most sacred Buddhist temple in the country, it is a must-see for visitors and a place of pilgrimage for Thai Buddhists.
Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen
Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen stands as an emblem of spiritual heritage in the bustling city of Bangkok, Thailand. This majestic temple, also known as Wat Paknam, is renowned for its significant role in the history of Thai Buddhism and its impressive architecture.
Wat Suthat
Buddhist temple with iconic Giant Swing Wat Suthat Thepwararam is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand. It is a royal temple of the first grade, one of ten such temples in Bangkok. Construction was begun by King Rama I in 1807. In the beginning, it was initially called "Wat Maha Sutthawat" and was located in the combretum grove.
Kian Un Keng Shrine
Kian Un Keng Shrine or spelled Kuan An Keng Shrine, known internationally as Guanyin Shrine, is an ancient Chinese joss house in Bangkok, located on the western bank of Chao Phraya River, Wat Kanlaya Subdistrict, Thon Buri District, Thonburi side in the area of Kudi Chin...
Wat Ratchanatdaram
Wat Ratchanatdaram is a buddhist temple located at the intersection between Ratchadamnoen Klang and Maha Chai Road, in Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok. Meaning Temple of the Royal Niece, the temple was built to the order of King Nangklao for his granddaughter, Princess Somanass Waddhanawathy in 1846.
Wat Intharawihan
Vintage temple with a towering Buddha Wat Intharawihan or Wat Intharavihan is a Third Class Royal wat located in the Phra Nakhon District of Bangkok, Thailand. It is noted for its 32 metres high standing Buddha statue known as Luang Pho To or "Phra Si Ariyamettrai" that was erected on the inspiration of the still highly revered abbott Somdej Toh.
Wat Thepthidaram
Wat Thepthidaram Worawihan or popularly known as Wat Thepthidaram is a third grade royal Buddhist temple in Worawihan type, located in the area known as Pratu Phi or official name Samran Rat, Bangkok, near Mahakan Fort and Wat Ratchanadda.
Wat Ratchabophit
Wat Ratchabophit or formally Wat Ratchabophit Sathitmahasimaram Ratchaworawihan, is a Buddhist temple on Atsadang Road, Bangkok, along Khlong Khu Mueang Doem, not far from Wat Pho and the Grand Palace. The temple was built during the reign of King Chulalongkorn.
Wat Mahathat Yuwaratrangsarit
Wat Mahathat Yuwaratrangsarit is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand. It is one of the 10 royal temples of the highest class in Bangkok.
Guan Yu Shrine
Guan Yu Shrine or written as Gong Wu Shrine is a historic shrine of Lord Guan, Martial God of Loyalty and Righteousness in Chinese beliefs. Located in Khwaeng Somdet Chao Phraya, Khet Khlong San, Bangkok's Thonburi side on the western bank of Chao Phraya River.
Wat Pathum Wanaram
Wat Pathum Wanaram or Wat Pathum for short is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand. It is located in the Pathum Wan District, between the two shopping malls Siam Paragon and CentralWorld, and across the street of Siam Square.
Holy Rosary Church
The Holy Rosary Church, also known as Kalawar Church, is a Roman Catholic church in Bangkok. It is located in Samphanthawong District, on the eastern bank of the Chao Phraya River.
Chao Mae Thapthim Shrine
Chao Mae Thapthim Shrine is a historic Chinese joss house located at 257 Chakkraphet Road, Wang Burapha Phirom Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok near foot of Phra Pok Klao Bridge and Phahurat area, also known as Little India.
Wat Mangkon Kamalawat
Buddhist temple with New Year's festival Wat Mangkon Kamalawat, previously known as Wat Leng Noei Yi, is the largest and most important Chinese Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand.
San Chaopho Suea
San Chaopho Suea or San Chaopho Suea Phra Nakhon, usually shortened to San Chaopho Suea is a Chinese joss house located at 468 Tanao Road, San Chaopho Suea Sub-district, Phra Nakhon District in the old town Bangkok near Sao Chingcha and Wat Mahannapharam with features the Southern Chinese architectural style.
Assumption Cathedral
The Assumption Cathedral is the principal Roman Catholic church of Thailand, located at 23 Oriental Avenue, New Road, in the Bang Rak District of Bangkok. It is the main church of the Archdiocese of Bangkok.
Devasathan
Devasathan or Royal Brahmin Office of Thai Royal Court is a Hindu temple near Wat Suthat in the Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok, Thailand. The temple is the official centre of Hinduism in Thailand.
Wat Chana Songkhram
Wat Chanasongkhram Ratchaworamahawiharn, usually shortened to Wat Chana Songkhram, is a second-class royal monastery in Chana Songkram Sub-district, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok, within area of Bang Lamphu opposite to Khaosan Road and next to Rambuttri Road.
Wat Ratchaburana
Wat Ratchaburana Ratchaworawihan or usually shortened to Wat Ratchaburana, commonly known as Wat Liap, is a second-class temple in Maha Nikaya sect of Buddhism, located at 119 Chakkraphet Road, Wang Burapha Phirom Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok at the foot of the...
Wat Rakang Kositaram Woramahawihan
Wat Rakhangkhositaram Woramahaviharn or usually shortened to Wat Rakhangkhositaram, familiarly known as Wat Rakhang is a second-class royal monastery in Bangkok, Thailand.