Wat Ratchapradit Sathit Maha Simaram

Name: Wat Ratchapradit Sathit Maha Simaram
Address: 2 Saranrom Rd, Khwaeng Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand, TH
Telephone: +66 86 500 6123
Rating: 4.7

4.7(774 reviews)

Marble tiles, gilded teak & vivid mosaics at a grand 19th-century temple & royal monastery complex.

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Pair your visit. After Wat Ratchapradit Sathit Maha Simaram, round out your day in Bangkok with contrasting stops nearby.

Visitor Reviews

THE FIRST CLASSED ROYAL MONASTERY OF RATCHAWORAWIHARN WAS BUILT FROM KING RAMA IV'S BELIEF THAT TRADITIONAL ROYAL CEREMONIES IN THE CITY REQUIRED THREE TEMPLES NAMELY WAT MAHATHAT, WAT RATCHABURANA AND WAT RAJAPRADIT. AS BANGKOK HAD NIETHER WAT RAJAPRADIT NOR A THAMMAYUTIKA NIKAI TEMPLE CLOSE TO THE GRAND PALACE, WHILE WAT BOWONNIWETWIHARN WAS NOT CONVENIENT FOR THE KING AND ROYAL FAMILIES TO TRAVEL TO AND FRO, HE THEN ORDERED TO BUILD THE TEMPLE. IN THE REIGN OF KING RAMA V, THE ASHES OF KING RAMA IV WERE KEPT UNDERNEATH THE PRINCIPAL BUDDHA IMAGE IN UBOSOT (THE ORDINATION HALL). THE MURAL PAINTINGS IN UBOSOT DEPICT 12 ROYAL CEREMONIES AND A SOLAR ECLIPSE WHICH IS A MEMORIAL TO KING RAMA IV'S TRIP TO OBSERVE A SOLAR ECLIPSE AT TAMBON WAKO OF PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN PROVINCE IN 1868.

The beautiful temple very close to the grand palace just 2 mins by walk. This temple is pretty quiet, but stunning decoration of Buddhist style.

In scale of Bangkok, Wat Ratchapradit Sathit Maha Simaram is a small, even a tiny temple. The temple is located beside Saranrom Park, and it is, of course, very beautiful, and historic, too. For a regular visitor there are numerous details to wonder, and - during our visit closed - the Viharn is amazing, even exceptional... one can just marvel what there is inside that fabulous building. As said, the temple is very beautiful but doesn't maybe belong to those for an ordinary tourist "must see" temples.

Location Info

2 Saranrom Rd, Khwaeng Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand

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Opening Hours

Monday08:00-18:00

Tuesday08:00-18:00

Wednesday08:00-18:00

Thursday08:00-18:00

Friday08:00-18:00

Saturday08:00-18:00

Sunday08:00-18:00

Tips for Visiting Temples & Culture

Dress Modestly

Cover shoulders and knees at all temples. Carry a light scarf or sarong — some temples lend wraps, but not all. Shoes come off before entering any building with a Buddha image.

Mind Your Feet

Never point your feet at a Buddha image or a monk — it's considered deeply disrespectful. When sitting inside a temple, tuck your feet behind you or to the side.

Ask Before Photographing

Exterior photos are almost always fine, but some interior halls prohibit photography. Look for signs, and never pose irreverently with Buddha images — it's a legal offense in Thailand.