WAT BENCHAMABORPIT The Marble Temple
This beautiful little monastery, often called ' Wat Bencha ' by Thais, is built of white Italian marble from Carrara. Constructed in 1899 by order of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V,1868-1910), it is Bangkok' s newest monastery, and also the finest example of modern Thai architecture in the whole country.
The Marble Monastery is located on the bank of a still-used klong (canal), not far from the King' s Palace and the National Assembly Building. In May and June, its beauty is greatly enhanced by the fiery blooms of the many royal poinciana, also called flame trees, lining the nearby streets.
The spectacular roof is covered with golden Chinese tiles, and the windows ae stained-glass set in gilded frames. Snaggle-toothed demons in bronze relief sct as supports under the windows.
This beautiful little monastery, often called ' Wat Bencha ' by Thais, is built of white Italian marble from Carrara. Constructed in 1899 by order of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V,1868-1910), it is Bangkok' s newest monastery, and also the finest example of modern Thai architecture in the whole country.
The Marble Monastery is located on the bank of a still-used klong (canal), not far from the King' s Palace and the National Assembly Building. In May and June, its beauty is greatly enhanced by the fiery blooms of the many royal poinciana, also called flame trees, lining the nearby streets.
The spectacular roof is covered with golden Chinese tiles, and the windows ae stained-glass set in gilded frames. Snaggle-toothed demons in bronze relief sct as supports under the windows.
