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Wat Bowonniwet Vihara, or Wat Bowon #48403639
Description
Wat Bowon Niwet is regarded as being one of Bangkokââ¬â¢s most important temples, not least because it was here a number of kings (including Thailandââ¬â¢s current king, King Bhumibol) served their time in the monkhood. The national headquarters of the Thammayut Buddhist sect, the temple was built in 1829 and houses a very ornate ââ¬Ëshrine-hallââ¬â¢ and a Buddha image from the 14th century. The temple also houses Mahamakut Buddhist University. Its main gate is opened once a week on lunar observance days and special events. The gate is finished in gold-leaf and its extremely ornate design includes coloured glass. Wat Bowon Niwet is a good place to visit if you have the time, but is perhaps not as important as some of the main sites if you have limited time.