Pathum Wanaram Temple
At the time of founding, the Siam district of Bangkok was accessible only by khlong (canal) and was still surrounded by rice fields. Built by King Mongkut in 1857 Pathum Wanaram Temple was the nearest place of worship to his Sa Pathum Palace.
Take a look at the carvings on the crematorium that demonstrate rare examples of ancient craftsmanship featuring ornate stencils and lacquered sculptures. Pathum Wanaram is the perfect escape for some cultural refreshment, and is even more striking due to the incongruous sight of two huge shopping malls bearing down on this temple from both sides – strangely symbolic of modern Bangkok.
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