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Wat Intharawihan

TemplePhra Nakhon

Yes, it has the huge standing Buddha - but the more interesting story is that it began as Wat Rai Phrik (“Vegetable Fields Temple”), and Rama I gave the land partly to accommodate prisoners of war. There is also a strong connection to the famous monk Somdet Toh.

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See it on the map Part of Hidden Bangkok Temples, 18 places In Rattanakosin Old Town

Nearby stops

The next pins on the map, straight-line distance from Wat Intharawihan.

Unbranded Cafe Cafe, 200 m away Green Garden Cooking School / May Kaidee Restaurant Food, 400 m away Wat Samphaya Worawihan (Wat Bang Khun Phrom) Temple, 400 m away Samsen Restaurant & Bar Food, 500 m away Hia Tai Kee Visukrasat Food, 500 m away

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