Wat Kalayanamitr, Bangkok

Name: Wat Kalayanamitr
Address: Soi Wat Kanlaya, Bangkok, 10600, Thailand

#72 among attractions in Bangkok

Buddhist architecture, Temple, Buddhist temple

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Wat Kalayanamitr Varamahavihara is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand. The temple is located in Wat Kanlaya sub-district, on the Thonburi bank of the Chao Phraya River. The temple was established in 1825 by Chaophraya Nikonbodin, a wealthy Thai Chinese trader, who donated the temple to Rama III. Chaophraya Nikonbodin was an ancestor of the Kalayanamitr family, whose descendants include Saprang Kalayanamitr. A poem inscribed in the temple reads: ()

Local name: วัดกัลยาณมิตรวรมหาวิหาร Completed: 1825 (199 years ago)Coordinates: 13°44'24"N, 100°29'28"E

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Soi Wat Kanlayaธนบุรี (thnburi)Bangkok 10600 Thailand

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

Nearby attractions include: Wat Pho, Wat Arun, Pak Khlong Talat, Kian Un Keng Shrine.

0.5 miN
Buddhist architecture, Temple
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~1560 ftNW
Riverside temple with a landmark spire
Wat Arun, Bangkok
8 min walk • Wat Arun, known as the Temple of Dawn, is a magnificent and iconic structure that graces the skyline of Bangkok, Thailand. This Buddhist temple, situated on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, is one of the most stunning landmarks in the city.
~1900 ftE
Busy 24-hour place for flowers and produce
Pak Khlong Talat, Bangkok
10 min walk • Pak Khlong Talat, nestled in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand, is a vibrant and bustling market renowned for its extensive array of flowers, fruits, and vegetables. Known colloquially as Bangkok's Flower Market, this destination is a kaleidoscope of color and fragrance...
~570 ftE
Sacred and religious sites
Kian Un Keng Shrine, Bangkok
3 min walk • 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...
~690 ftNW
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Wat Molilokkayaram, Bangkok
4 min walk • Wat Molilokkayaram Ratchawarawihan or simply Wat Molilokkayaram is an ancient Thai temple site between Wat Arun and Wat Kalayanamitr rim Khlong Bangkok Yai near Anuthin Sawat Bridge and close to Tonson Mosque.
~1800 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
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0.6 miE
Sacred and religious sites
Guan Yu Shrine, Bangkok
17 min walk • 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.
0.6 miSE
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Wat Anongkharam, Bangkok
16 min walk • Wat Anongkharam Worawihan is a second grade royal temple of Worawihan. It was built in 1850 in dedication for King Rama III. The formerly named was Wat Noi Khamthaem after its founder Dame Noi, wife of an noble, Somdet Chao Phraya Borom Maha Phichai Yat, the temple was built along with neighbouring Wat Phichai Yat.
~1050 ftW
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Wat Hong Rattanaram, Bangkok
6 min walk • Wat Hong Rattanaram Ratchaworawihan, or just called Wat Hong Rattanaram is an ancient Thai Buddhist temple located in Bangkok rim the Khlong Bangkok Yai canal.
0.6 miSE
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Wat Phichai Yat, Bangkok
17 min walk • Wat Phichaya Yatikaram Worawihan, also referred to as Wat Phichai Yat is a Thai Buddhist temple in Bangkok, regarded as one of the most beautiful and outstanding temples of Bangkok and Thonburi side.
~910 ftSW
Mosque
Bang Luang Mosque, Bangkok
5 min walk • Bang Luang Mosque is a historic mosque in Bangkok located in Soi Arun Amarin 7, New Arun Amarin Road, Wat Kanlaya Subdistrict, Thon Buri District, Thonburi side within Kudi Khao Community by the Khlong Bangkok Yai near mouth of Chao Phraya River, it's also known as Kudi Khao and Kudi To Yi.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Wat Kalayanamitr open?

Wat Kalayanamitr is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Wat Kalayanamitr?

Nearby attractions include Kian Un Keng Shrine, Bangkok (3 min walk), Wat Molilokkayaram, Bangkok (4 min walk), Bang Luang Mosque, Bangkok (5 min walk), Kudi Chin, Bangkok (5 min walk).

How to get to Wat Kalayanamitr by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wat Kalayanamitr:

Ferry

Rajinee • Lines: เรือประจำทาง (ไม่มีธง), เส้นทางเดินเรือโดยสารฯ คลองบางกอ (6 min walk)
Yodpiman (7 min walk)

Metro

Itsaraphap • Lines: MRT Blue (10 min walk)
Sanam Chai • Lines: MRT Blue (11 min walk)

Bus

ท่าดินแดง • Lines: 20 (23 min walk)
53 (31 min walk)

Train

Wongwian Yai (28 min walk)