Wat ratchanadda

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Introduction:

Wat Ratchanaddaram  is a buddhist temple (wat) located at the intersection between Ratchadamnoen Klang and Maha Chai Road, in Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok. Meaning Royal Niece, the temple was built to the order of King Nangklao  for the princess granddaughter, Somanass Waddhanawathy  in 1846.

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Facts:

Construction was started in the reign of Rama III in the 19th century but was only recently completed due to the complexity of its design. There are five towers of varying sizes, topped by huge iron spikes. The many columns create a labyrinth. The central tower has steps that lead to shrine at the top. The amulet market behind the temple is famous.

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The prasat itself is like five concentric square towers, each consecutively taller than the other. The outer, middle and center towers are capped by cast iron spires, which gives the temple its name.


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