Practical information
- Location
- Bang Pa-In, Ayutthaya, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya · 14.23109, 100.57600
- Dress code
- Dress politely: long sleeves, trousers or a knee-length skirt; no sleeveless, crop, tight or revealing tops. Take off your shoes before entering the chapel or other buildings. (source: thailand.go.th)
- Period
- Founded in 1878 under King Chulalongkorn
Opening hours and entrance fee: no reliable source found, so not listed. Ask on site or check the official website.
About Wat Niwet Thammaprawat (Bang Pa-In)
Wat Niwet Thammaprawat is one of Thailand's most unusual temples: a Buddhist ordination hall built in Gothic Revival style, looking much like a European church with pointed windows, stained glass and a bell tower. It was founded in 1878 by King Chulalongkorn and stands on an island in the Chao Phraya River, opposite the Bang Pa-In Royal Palace. Visitors cross the river in a small cable car operated by monks. The temple combines easily with a visit to the palace gardens and pavilions on the way to Ayutthaya.
Highlights
- Gothic-style temple A Buddhist hall that looks like a church.
- Cable car crossing Monks run a small cable car over the river.
- Bang Pa-In Palace The royal summer palace lies opposite.
Tips for Wat Niwet Thammaprawat (Bang Pa-In)
- Cover your shoulders and knees and take off your shoes before you enter a temple building.
- Combine your visit with Wat Phanan Choeng, about 13 km away as the crow flies.
More photos of Wat Niwet Thammaprawat (Bang Pa-In)
Front of the hall seen along the path, Wat Niwet Thammaprawat (Bang Pa-In) Photo: Photo Dharma from Sadao, Thailand · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons 
Side view of the Gothic-style hall, Wat Niwet Thammaprawat (Bang Pa-In) Photo: Photo Dharma from Sadao, Thailand · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Wat Niwet Thammaprawat (Bang Pa-In) on the map
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Frequently asked questions about Wat Niwet Thammaprawat (Bang Pa-In)
Where is Wat Niwet Thammaprawat (Bang Pa-In)?
Wat Niwet Thammaprawat (Bang Pa-In) is in Bang Pa-In, Ayutthaya, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province, in central Thailand.
What is Wat Niwet Thammaprawat (Bang Pa-In) known for?
Wat Niwet Thammaprawat is one of Thailand's most unusual temples: a Buddhist ordination hall built in Gothic Revival style, looking much like a European church with pointed windows, stained glass and a bell tower. Highlights include Gothic-style temple, Cable car crossing and Bang Pa-In Palace.
How old is Wat Niwet Thammaprawat (Bang Pa-In)?
Founded in 1878 under King Chulalongkorn.