Wat Benchamabophit, Bangkok

Also called the 'Marble' temple, since it is made of Carrera marble. Built by King Chulalongkorn (King Rama V)
The main Buddha image is a copy of the famous Phra Phuttha Chinnarat at Phitsanulok.
The gallery around Wat Benchamabophit has a substantial collection of Buddha images in different styles. They are both original Buddha images, and copies of original sculptures or bronze statues. (The image on the right here is in the 'Lopburi' style.

Similar to other large temples, the compound around Wat Benchamabophit is quite spacious and makes for a pleasant walk. The monks' living quarters are quite colorful.

Buddha Image in the Gallery at Wat Benchamabophit, Bangkok

Wat Benchamabophit (Marble Temple), Bangkok

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1-7 : Images of Wat Benchambophit with main Buddha image and living quarters of the monks.

Buddha bronze statue, Lopburi period style

Meditating at Wat Benchamabophit (Marble Temple)

Wat Benchamabophit, Monks' living quarters

Royal Plaza, Statue of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V)

8. Statue of King Chulalongkorn at Royal Plaza
9. Anantasamakhom Throne Hall.


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