Wat Sommanat Wihan, Bangkok

Name: Wat Sommanat Wihan
Address: Bangkok, Thailand

#132 among attractions in Bangkok

Temple, Buddhist architecture

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Wat Sommanat Ratchaworawihan or known in short Wat Sommanat Wihan and Wat Sommanat is a second classed royal Thai Buddhist monastery was built in 1853 by the order of King Mongkut as a dedication and memorial to the Queen Consort Somanass Waddhanawathy, his first wife, who died at the age of 17. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 13°45'37"N, 100°30'37"E

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กรุงรัตนโกสินทร์ (ป้อมปราบศัตรูพ่าย)Bangkok Thailand

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Wat Sommanat Wihan – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.5 miSW
Temple known for gold chedi and city views
Wat Saket, Bangkok
14 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...
0.5 miNE
Opulent temple known for its marble
Wat Benchamabophit, Bangkok
12 min walk • Wat Benchamabophit, also known as the Marble Temple, stands as an architectural gem in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. Constructed at the end of the 19th century under the orders of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V), this Buddhist temple is renowned for its striking design...
0.6 miSW
Dramatic monument in a city park
Democracy Monument, Bangkok
16 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...
~530 ftNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Rajadamnern Stadium, Bangkok
3 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...
~790 ftSE
Market, Shopping
Talat Nang Loeng, Bangkok
4 min walk • Talat Nang Loeng or Talad Nang Loeng is a market and historic neighbourhood in Bangkok. Located in Wat Sommanat sub-district, Pom Prap Sattru Phai district. Talat Nang Loeng was built in the reign of King Rama V. His Majesty the King officially opened on March 29, 1900 as the first land market of Thailand.
0.5 miSW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple
Wat Ratchanatdaram, Bangkok
14 min walk • 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.
0.4 miSW
Forts and castles
Mahakan Fort, Bangkok
12 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.
0.4 miSW
Museum, History museum, Art gallery
King Prajadhipok Museum, Bangkok
11 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.
~1250 ftN
Bridge
Makkhawan Rangsan Bridge, Bangkok
7 min walk • Makkhawan Rangsan Bridge is an historic bridge of inner Bangkok. The bridge spans Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem on Ratchadamnoen avenue on the border of Bang Khun Phrom sub-district, Phra Nakhon district and Wat Sommanat sub-district, Pom Prap Sattru Phai district with Dusit sub-district, Dusit district.
~1530 ftNE
Bridge
Chamai Maru Chet Bridge, Bangkok
8 min walk • Chamai Maru Chet Bridge is a historic bridge in Bangkok located on Phitsanulok Road, Suan Chitlada Sudditrict, Dusit District in the area of Government House near Rajavinit Mathayom School, Nang Loeng Racecourse, Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon: Nang Loeng Campus and Wat Benchamabophit.
~1770 ftS
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Wat Sitaram, Bangkok
9 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 Sommanat Wihan?

Nearby attractions include Khlong Prem Prachakon, Bangkok (3 min walk), Talat Nang Loeng, Bangkok (4 min walk), Thewakam Rangrak Bridge, Bangkok (5 min walk), Government House of Thailand, Bangkok (6 min walk).

How to get to Wat Sommanat Wihan by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wat Sommanat Wihan:

Ferry

ราชดำเนินนอก (5 min walk)
นครสวรรค์ (6 min walk)

Bus

A4 to Don Mueang airport 50bth • Lines: 2, 511, A4, S1 (9 min walk)
Bus stop 2, 15, 44, 47, 60 • Lines: 2, 511, S1 (10 min walk)

Train

Yommarat (20 min walk)
Uruphong (28 min walk)

Metro

Sam Yot • Lines: MRT Blue (28 min walk)
Sanam Chai • Lines: MRT Blue (39 min walk)