Thailand, Bangkok, Wat Phra Kaeo

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Wat Phra Kaew or the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (officially known as Wat Phra Sri Rattana Satsadaram) is regarded as the most important Buddhist temple in Thailand. Located in the historic centre of Bangkok, within the grounds of the Grand Palace, it enshrines Phra Kaew Morakot (the Emerald Buddha), the highly revered Buddha image meticulously carved from a single block of jade.

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Size: 3472px × 5208px
Location: Asia, Thailande, Bangkok
Photo credit: © JOHN KELLERMAN / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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