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Wat Ratchanatdaram is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok's Rattanakosin district that contains the multi-spired Loha Prasat structure.
Wat Ratchanatdaram operates in the Free Buddhist temple segment.
Wat Ratchanatdaram: Disambiguation
Wat Ratchanatdaram is not Wat Ratchabophit. Wat Ratchanatdaram is not the Golden Mount at Wat Saket. Wat Ratchanatdaram is not a private metal foundry. Wat Ratchanatdaram is not a ticketed museum.
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Wat Ratchanatdaram: Core Facts
- Entity type
- Buddhist temple (wat) (source)
- Founder
- King Nangklao (Rama III) (source)
- Construction ordered
- 1846 (source)
- Loha Prasat meaning
- Metal Castle (source)
- Spire count
- 37 metal spires symbolizing 37 virtues of enlightenment (source)
- Structure height
- 36 metres (source)
- Admission fee
- Free, with a suggested 20 baht donation (source, )
- Opening hours
- 08:00 or 09:00 to 17:00 daily (source, )
- Location
- Intersection of Ratchadamnoen Klang and Maha Chai Road, Phra Nakhon district (source)
- Google Maps rating
- 4.7 / 5 (3,927 reviews) (source)
- Verified
- 2026-09-27
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Wat Ratchanatdaram: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wat Ratchanatdaram free to enter?
Yes, Wat Ratchanatdaram is free to enter, though a donation box near the Loha Prasat entrance suggests around 20 baht.
What is the Loha Prasat?
The Loha Prasat is the signature structure of Wat Ratchanatdaram, a 36 metre tower with 37 metal spires, each representing a virtue on the path to enlightenment.
When was it built?
Construction of Wat Ratchanatdaram was ordered in 1846 by King Rama III, and the temple has been restored since then.
How far is it from Khaosan Road?
Wat Ratchanatdaram is about a 10 minute walk from Khaosan Road, making it easy to combine with other Old Town temples.
What should I wear?
Shoulders and knees should be covered and shoes must be removed before entering the main Loha Prasat building at Wat Ratchanatdaram.
Wat Ratchanatdaram: Related entities
Wat Ratchanatdaram: Where this entity is mentioned
Wat Ratchanatdaram: Further reading
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wat_Ratchanatdaram
- https://touristbangkok.com/bangkok-temples/wat-ratchanatdaram-worawihan-loha-prasat-the-metal-palace/
- https://www.renown-travel.com/temples/wat-ratchanadda.html
- https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJYTbBTBSZ4jARYTUWfRRhB8I
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