Practical information
- Location
- Bangkok (Phra Nakhon), Bangkok · 13.75482, 100.50426
- 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
- Built from 1846 by order of King Rama III
Opening hours and entrance fee: no reliable source found, so not listed. Ask on site or check the official website.
About Wat Ratchanatdaram
Wat Ratchanatdaram sits on Ratchadamnoen Avenue and is known for Loha Prasat, the 'iron palace', a unique multi-tiered building crowned by 37 metal spires. King Rama III ordered the temple in 1846 for his granddaughter. Inside Loha Prasat you climb through a maze of corridors and a central spiral staircase to a rooftop with views of the Golden Mount and the old city. The design is said to be the only surviving building of its kind. The temple is close to Wat Saket, so both are easy to combine on foot.
Highlights
- Loha Prasat A tiered 'iron palace' with 37 spires.
- Rooftop view The top level looks out over the Golden Mount.
- Amulet market An amulet market lies next to the temple.
Tips for Wat Ratchanatdaram
- Cover your shoulders and knees and take off your shoes before you enter a temple building.
- Combine your visit with Wat Saket, about 1 km away as the crow flies.
More photos of Wat Ratchanatdaram
Loha Prasat and the Bangkok skyline at dusk, Wat Ratchanatdaram Photo: Preecha.MJ · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons 
Temple gate with ornate roofs behind, Wat Ratchanatdaram Photo: Photo Dharma from Sadao, Thailand · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Wat Ratchanatdaram on the map
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Frequently asked questions about Wat Ratchanatdaram
Where is Wat Ratchanatdaram?
Wat Ratchanatdaram is in Bangkok (Phra Nakhon), Bangkok province, in central Thailand.
What is Wat Ratchanatdaram known for?
Wat Ratchanatdaram sits on Ratchadamnoen Avenue and is known for Loha Prasat, the 'iron palace', a unique multi-tiered building crowned by 37 metal spires. Highlights include Loha Prasat, Rooftop view and Amulet market.
How old is Wat Ratchanatdaram?
Built from 1846 by order of King Rama III.