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Temples & Culture

Best Temples in Bangkok

Top-rated temples in Bangkok, ranked by visitor ratings and reviews.

1
Wat Phra Kaew
4.6Na Phra Lan Rd, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200
Bangkok

Thailand's most sacred Buddhist temple, home to the Emerald Buddha

2
The Grand Palace
4.6Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
Bangkok

Built in 1782, this ornate royal palace complex now houses a museum & is open to visitors.

3
Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan
4.7158 Thanon Wang Doem, Khwaeng Wat Arun, Khet Bangkok Yai, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10600, Thailand
Bangkok

Monumental Buddhist temple right on the river, with an iconic, ornately tiled central prang (spire).

4
Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Rajwaramahawihan
4.72 Thanon Sanam Chai, Khwaeng Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand
Bangkok

Large landmark temple offering serene grounds with a giant reclining Buddha, historic art & statues.

5
Wat Trai Mit Witthayaram Worawihan
4.6661 ถ. เจริญกรุง Khwaeng Talat Noi, Khet Samphanthawong, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10100, Thailand
Bangkok

This historic temple features a gilded exterior, exhibitions & a massive golden statue of Buddha.

6
Bangkok Art & Culture Centre
4.6939 Rama I Rd, Khwaeng Wang Mai, Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand
Bangkok

Big, modern exhibition & performance venue for contemporary arts with a cafe, bookshop & library.

7
Wat Mangkon Kamalawat (Wat Leng Noei Yi)
4.6423 ถ. เจริญกรุง Khwaeng Pom Prap, Khet Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10100, Thailand
Bangkok

Chinese Buddhist temple with numerous courtyards & passageways, known for its New Year's festival.

8
Sri Maha Mariamman Temple (Wat Khaek)
4.72 Thanon Pan, Khwaeng Bang Rak, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500, Thailand
Bangkok

Built in 1873, this Hindu temple features an added 5-tiered tower with ornate, colorful carvings.

9
Bangkok City Pillar Shrine
4.8Lak Muang Rd, Khwaeng Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand
Bangkok

Small shrine housing the revered "city pillar" erected when Siam's capital moved to Bangkok in 1782.

10
Wat Suthat Thepwararam Ratchaworamahawihan
4.8146 Thanon Bamrung Mueang, Khwaeng Wat Ratchabophit, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand
Bangkok

Ornate 19th-century Buddhist temple, famed for its 20-m. red teak Giant Swing & 8 m. bronze Buddha.