Place of worship
Wat Arun Temple
10 locals recommend,
Location
24 Thanon Prajadhipok
Khet Thon Buri, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Tips from locals
The temple was built during the reign of King Rama III of the Thai Rattanakosin Kingdom. He was the king of Siam from 1824–1851. Rama III was the elder brother of Mongkut who succeeded him as King Rama IV in 1851. Rama IV became famous beyond Thailand, after being portrayed in The King and I film and stage productions. 'Wat Prayurawongsawat Worawihan is a "second class level" of royal temples. Visiting The temple complex is seldom visited by foreign tourists. It was restored in 2009. A museum at the temple displays relics found during restoration. Museum and site signage was in the Thai language as of 2012.
The temple was built during the reign of King Rama III of the Thai Rattanakosin Kingdom. He was the king of Siam from 1824–1851. Rama III was the elder brother of Mongkut who succeeded him as King Rama IV in 1851. Rama IV became famous beyond Thailand, after being portrayed in The King and I film an…
Wat Prayoon features typical structures such as an ordination hall, assembly hall, meditation hall, chedi and library.