Wat Arun Ratchawararam Woramahawiharn
(Temple of Dawn)
Wat
Arun or the Temple of Dawn was founded in Ayutthaya age. Formerly
named as Wat Makok (olive fruit), it was of great historical
importance. King Taksin the Great decided to shift the capital
of Thailand to Thonburi. By the end of the journey, the royal
barge procession then arrived at the Wat Arun Bank early dawn.
So he names this temple Wat
Jaeng, meaning the Temple of Dawn.
Later on, this Thai name was elaborated to Wat Arun Ratchtharam
by King Rama II, and was under his designated patronage.
Phra
Prang of Wat Arun, the impressive tall tower of the Temple
of Dawn, is one of Bangkoks world-famous landmarks, and
the most famous prangs in Thailand for its unrivalled size
and its architectural marvel. With sculptural embellishment,
the Prang marks the conformity of the code of the
universe and Buddhism, and so resulted in visual splendor
and utmost architectural values. This
famous Chao Phraya riverbank landmark diagonally opposite
the Grand Palace, is best known for a porcelain encrusted
79 metre central which sparkles in the sun. The temple can
be reached either by Arun Amarin Road or by boat from Tha
Tian Pier near Wat Pho.
General
Information
Access
Taxi
Miter
Motorcycle
Taxi
Tuk-Tuk
Passenger
Boat: Wat Arun Pie
Ferry:
Tha Tien Pier
Wat Pho Pier F<--> Wat Arun Pier
Join
Service Bus
Bus
No.
19,
57, 83
Address
34 Arun
Amarin Road
Wat Arun Sub-District Bangkokyai District
Bangkok 10600
