Stained glass window in Wat Benchamabophit temple, Bangkok, Thailand

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Wat Benjamabophit, also spelled Wat Benchamabophit, is called the Marble Temple, because of the white Carrara marble of which it is constructed. The Marble Temple is the most modern and one of the most beautiful of Bangkoks royal wats. The Marble Temple was built in 1899 by Prince Narai, the half brother of Rama V. Thailands present king, King Bhumibol Adulyadej Rama IX, spent his days as a monk here before his coronation. Today Marble Temple is not only a magnificent Thai temple but a seat of learning that appeals to Buddhist monks with intellectual yearnings. Many smaller buildings reflect a melding of European religious designs such as stained glass windows with traditional Thai religious architecture. Even the courtyards are paved with polished white marble.

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Size: 3600px × 5400px
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Photo credit: © Michiel Bosch / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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