The Marble Temple In Bangkok

The Marble Temple is located close to DusitUbosoth. In the cloister there are 52 Buddha
Palace. The name Marble Temple is used more byimages. Some of the images are original while
foreigners visiting the temple than the locals. Inothers are copies of important Buddha images.
Thailand, the temple is known as WatInside the Ubosoth, the main Buddha image is
Benchamabophit.enshrined. This image is a replica of Phra Buddha
This temple is not promoted as a touristChinnarat at Wat Phra Sri Rattana Mahathat in
destination so the number of foreigners visiting itPhitsanulok province. The image is in bronze and it
is quite miniscule.has an unusual blue lighting around it. Just beneath
The wat was founded during the reign of KingBuddha's throne, the ashes of King Rama V are
Chulalongkorn (Rama V) on March 1, 1900. Theinterred.
Ubosoth in the temple was constructed usingThere are many other structures connected
Carrara marble from Italy. Wat Bechamabophitthrough pleasant walkways in the Wat
simply means : the temple of the Fifth King.Benchamabophit compound. These include the
The main structure at Wat Benchamabophit is theAbbot's residence, Song Dharm Hall, used for
Ubosoth Hall. It is one of the finest works oflaying in state the members of the Royal family
architectural art. The Ubosoth has four gables andand high dignitaries, and the Bell Tower. A visit to
the east gable is the main entrance to thethe monks quarters is also worthwhile and one will
Ubosoth.see that the quarters are extremely colorful and
The cloister is located towards the rear of thewell maintained.