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Wat
Benchamabophit Dusitvanaram (simply called Wat Benchamabophit)
or "The Marble Temple" as known to foreigners is most
satisfactory architecturally with its symmetry and lovely proportions.
The Ubosot Hall (Bot or Ordination Hall) was constructed from
Carrara marble from Italy and showing distinct European neo-classical
influence. It was designed by H.R.H. Prince Narisranuvattivongse,
half brother to King Chulalongkorn, Rama V, and has been reckoned
for its architectural and decorative arts of finest |
Thai craftsmanship, say, second to none in the world. It attracts
the interest of tourists throughout the world to come to visit
in large numbers each year. |
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