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Wat Phra Kaeo, the Temple of Emerald Buddha presents before us one of the best example of Bangkok's architectural elegance. The diverse, magnetic Bangkok with its of magnificent architectures, picturesque sights and shopping extravaganza has been one of the most sought after destinations for the tourists all over the world since ages. Bangkok presents before you the fascinating contrasts of traditional splendor and the most modern, happening city. Be it the magnificent historic attractions, spectacular shopping plazas or colorful restaurants, Bangkok has everything to make your holiday trip really worth cherishing.
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Wat Phra Kaeo or Temple of Emerald Buddha together with Grand Palace is a spectacular tourist spot in Bangkok. People from all over the world visiting Bangkok get charmed by the mesmerizing beauty of Wat Phra Kaeo.The temple of Emerald Buddha was built by Rama in the year 1782 at the time of the very formation of Bangkok. The Wat Phra Kaeo or the temple of Emerald Buddha comprises of more than hundred magnificent buildings. The spectacular buildings with bright golden spires and dazzling mosaics will amaze you. Popularly known to the Thais as Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram, The Wat Phra Kaeo is respected as the most pious temple of Thailand. The sacred ambiance of the temple will surely move you. Get inside Wat Phra Kaeo and watch the small emerald shrine of Buddha which is situated very high. Although known as Emerald Buddha, the shrine is not actually made of emerald and made mainly of green jed or jasper. The “robe” of the shrine is changed three times every year by the King. The temple also houses many other Buddha images.
The interior walls of Wat Phra Kaeo is decorated with murals depicting the stories of Jataka. A typical Thai ambiance pervades in the territory of the temple of Emerald Buddha.
Wat Phra Kaeo or temple of Emerald Buddha has a national importance and at the same time it is the only temple in Thailand which doesn't have any resident monks.
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