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Wat Mahathat is a Buddhist temple that hosts Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University and teaches Vipassana meditation to the public.
Wat Mahathat operates in the Temple and Buddhist university near Sanam Luang segment.
Wat Mahathat: Disambiguation
Wat Mahathat is not a temple run exclusively for tourists. Wat Mahathat is not Wat Mahathat Worawihan in Phetchaburi or other provincial temples of the same name. Wat Mahathat is not the Front Palace itself.
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Wat Mahathat: Core Facts
- Full name
- Wat Mahathat Yuwaratrangsarit (source)
- Location
- Na Phra That Road, next to Sanam Luang, about 500 m north of the Grand Palace (source)
- Renamed
- Took its current name in 1788 under Rama I (source)
- Buddhist university
- Seat of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, founded 1887 by Rama V (source)
- Meditation center
- International Buddhist Meditation Center offers Vipassana courses in English (source)
- Monastic order
- Mahanikaya (source)
- Historical association
- Linked to the Front Palace (Wang Na) (source)
- Admission price
- Free (source, )
- Google Maps rating
- 4.7 / 5 (26,231 reviews) (source)
- Visitor note (Google Maps)
- Wat Mahathat is a stunning temple with a rich history. (source)
- Verified
- 2026-09-27
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Wat Mahathat: Frequently Asked Questions
What can visitors do at Wat Mahathat?
Wat Mahathat hosts an International Buddhist Meditation Center that teaches Vipassana courses in English to the public.
Is there an entrance fee?
Wat Mahathat is free to enter.
What university is based at the temple?
Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, founded in 1887, is seated at Wat Mahathat.
How far is Wat Mahathat from the Grand Palace?
Wat Mahathat sits about 500 metres north of the Grand Palace, near Sanam Luang.
Is Wat Mahathat the same as other 'Mahathat' temples in Thailand?
No, Wat Mahathat in Bangkok is a distinct temple from similarly named Mahathat temples in other Thai provinces.
What do Google Maps visitors say about Wat Mahathat?
Wat Mahathat visitors on Google Maps often mention: "Wat Mahathat is a stunning temple with a rich history."
Wat Mahathat: Related entities
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Wat Mahathat: Further reading
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wat_Mahathat_Yuwaratrangsarit
- https://www.mcu.ac.th/en
- https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ-UkaTEl04jAR2QgEGFAM1dU
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