Wat Ratchanatdaram, Bangkok

Name: Wat Ratchanatdaram
Address: 2 Mahachai Rd, Bangkok, 10200, Thailand
Telephone: 022248807

#78 among attractions in Bangkok

Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple

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Facts and practical information

Wat Ratchanatdaram is a buddhist temple located at the intersection between Ratchadamnoen Klang and Maha Chai Road, in Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok. ()

Local name: วัดราชนัดดารามวรวิหาร Completed: 1846 (178 years ago)Coordinates: 13°45'17"N, 100°30'18"E

Address

2 Mahachai Rdกรุงรัตนโกสินทร์ (พระนคร)Bangkok 10200 Thailand

Contact

022248807

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Day trips

Wat Ratchanatdaram – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wat Saket, Giant Swing, Democracy Monument, Rajadamnern Stadium.

~850 ftSE
Temple known for gold chedi and city views
Wat Saket, Bangkok
5 min walk • Wat Saket, often referred to as the Golden Mount, is a historic Buddhist temple that has become an iconic landmark in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. This serene sanctuary is known for its gleaming chedi, or stupa, which is perched atop an artificial hill, providing...
~1790 ftSW
Historic site of religious ceremonies
Giant Swing, Bangkok
9 min walk • The Giant Swing, known as Sao Ching Cha in Thai, stands as a historic monument in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. This towering structure, painted in vivid red hues, reaches a height of 21.15 meters and is an emblem of the city's deep cultural and spiritual heritage.
~1270 ftNW
Dramatic monument in a city park
Democracy Monument, Bangkok
7 min walk • In the heart of Bangkok, Thailand, stands a significant historical structure known as the Democracy Monument. This memorial, located on Ratchadamnoen Avenue, was erected in 1940 to commemorate the 1932 Siamese coup d'état which led to the establishment of a...
0.5 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Rajadamnern Stadium, Bangkok
13 min walk • Rajadamnern Stadium stands as a bastion of Thailand's national sport, Muay Thai, in the bustling heart of Bangkok. Established in December 1945, this revered arena has become synonymous with the ancient art of Thai boxing, attracting enthusiasts and fighters from...
0.4 miSW
Buddhist temple with iconic Giant Swing
Wat Suthat, Bangkok
11 min walk • 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.
~460 ftNE
Forts and castles
Mahakan Fort, Bangkok
3 min walk • The fortifications of Bangkok consist of several series of defensive structures built to protect the city during the late Ayutthaya to early Rattanakosin periods.
~590 ftSW
Museum, Sacred and religious sites
Wat Thepthidaram, Bangkok
3 min walk • 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.
~590 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Art gallery
King Prajadhipok Museum, Bangkok
3 min walk • King Prajadhipok Museum is a museum in Pom Prap Sattru Phai District, Bangkok, Thailand. The building has three floors of permanent exhibitions relating to royal life of King Prajadhipok and Queen Rambai Barni of Thailand.
0.4 miS
Park
Rommaninat Park, Bangkok
11 min walk • Rommaninat Park or spelt Romaneenart Park, commonly known as Khuk Kao is a public park in Bangkok. Located between Siriphong and Maha Chai Roads, Samran Rat Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon District between Giant Swing, Wat Suthat and Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre.
0.4 miSW
Museum
Bamrung Chat Satsana Ya Thai, Bangkok
11 min walk • Bamrungchat Satsana Yathai or familiarly known as Ban Mowaan is a traditional Thai medicine store and historic building located at 9, Soi Thesa, Bamrung Mueang Road, Wat Ratchabophit Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok.
~1900 ftE
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Wat Sitaram, Bangkok
10 min walk • Wat Sitaram is a Thai monastery in Bangkok, located on the Damrong Rak Road near Khlong Maha Nak canal between Wat Saket and Bobae Market, considered to be the temple that is closest to Wat Saket, or temple of Golden Mount.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wat Ratchanatdaram?

Nearby attractions include Khlong Maha Nak, Bangkok (3 min walk), Mahakan Fort, Bangkok (3 min walk), King Prajadhipok Museum, Bangkok (3 min walk), Wat Thepthidaram, Bangkok (3 min walk).

How to get to Wat Ratchanatdaram by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wat Ratchanatdaram:

Ferry

Phanfa Leelard • Lines: Golden Mount (3 min walk)
นครสวรรค์ (17 min walk)

Bus

Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall • Lines: 2, 511, S1 (3 min walk)
70,157,503,509 • Lines: 2, 511, S1 (4 min walk)

Metro

Sam Yot • Lines: MRT Blue (15 min walk)
Wat Mangkon • Lines: MRT Blue (24 min walk)

Train

Yommarat (29 min walk)
Bangkok (35 min walk)