Wat Mahathat Yuwaratrangsarit

Top 1% of attractions in Bangkok

8 / 10

“There are many places to learn how to meditate in Bangkok, such as at many of the city's temples including Wat Matathat, the headquarters of Thailand's largest monastic order.”

– Afar Magazine

Time Out

"Less handsome than its neighbours, this large monastery is nonetheless important and more of a 'working' wat." Full review

Michelin Guide

1 Star

"The "temple of the Great Relic" is the site of the largest Buddhist university in Thailand." Full review

Atlas Obscura

"The headquarters of the Mahanikai school of Buddhism, Thailand's largest monastic order. " Full review

Frommer's

"Built to house a relic of the Buddha, Wat Mahathat is one of Bangkok's oldest shrines and the headquarters for Thailand's largest monastic order" Full review

Fodor's

"This 800-year-old Khmer-influenced structure on the western side of the Phetchaburi River is a royal temple located in a charming district with narrow lanes and wooden shophouses" Full review

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+66 2 222 6011

Na Phrathat Road, Bangkok, Thailand

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