Wat Ratchanatdaram Woravihara (Loha Prasat)

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7 / 10

5 expert reviews

“This Buddhist temple dates from the mid-19th century and today is home to a well-known market selling Buddhist prá pim (magical charm amulets) in all sizes, shapes and styles.”

– Lonely Planet

Time Out Time Out
"Built by Rama III in 1846, it has 37 spires, one for each virtue needed to attain enlightenment. " Full review
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"This temple was built for Rama III (King Phranangklao; r 1824-51) in the 1840s, and its design is said to derive from metal temples built in India and Sri Lanka more than 2000 years ago." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Each of the 37 steel spires of this exquisite temple represent one of the virtues needed to attain enlightenment." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Come at twilight to witness the beauty of Loha Prasat, the world’s only metal-spiked mansion." Full review