Wat Amphawan Chetiyaram

Bangkok Region


Steps from Amphawa’s central footbridge (approaching from the west) is this graceful temple thought to be located at the place of the family home of Rama II (King Phraphutthaloetla Naphalai; r 1809–24). It's a beautiful temple in itself, and features some accomplished murals.


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