Bangkok / Wat Arun
Wat Arun is
located on the west bank of the Chao Phaya River and can be reached
either through Arun Amarin Road or by crossing the river by boat
from Tha Tien Pier near Wat Pho. The most attractive structure
in this temple is the 79m (260ft) high pagoda or Phra Prang
which is completely covered with pieces of multi-colored glass
and Chinese porcelain. From the upper levels, one has a panoramic
view of the surrounding city.
Wat Arun was
restored during the brief Thonburi period to be the Royal Chapel
of King Taksin and enlarged during the reigns of King Rama
II (1809-1824) and King Rama III (1824-1851). Despite its name
"Temple of the Dawn", the most beautiful view of it is from the
Bangkok side of the river, during sunset.
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Created: September 1, 1995
Last updated: January 26, 2010