Loha Prasat, or Wat Ratchanatdaram Worawihan, is a superb temple in the old city of Bangkok, easily identified by its 37 golden spires. In the recent past, Loha Prasat was known as the Iron Temple or the Metal Castle because the 37 iron spires were originally bare and black. It did have some mysterious charm and was unique in Bangkok. The golden leaves were added recently, which certainly brightened the temple but lost a bit of its uniqueness.
The main temple is superb and interesting to explore, as the inside is a small maze of pillars. A staircase will take you several floors up, and each of the four offers a different view of the temple grounds. When you reach the top floor, you will be rewarded with a 360 view of the city through the top of the golden spires.
The shrine at the very top of Loha Prasat temple contains relics of the Buddha, and people walk up to pay respect and pray.
Loha Prasat is easy to visit because it is near the famous Khaosan Road and Wat Saket, another popular and beautiful temple in Bangkok.
Location: Bangkok Old Town Address: 2 Maha Chai Rodd, Wat Bowon Niwet, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200 Open: 9 am โ 5 pm Phone: 02 224 8807 Price: Free Dress Code: No short skirts or short pants, no sleeveless T-shirts
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