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Wat Benchamabophit (The Marble Temple)            Click here for more pictures of  Wat Benchamabophit.                   Click for large picture.           (Bangkoksite photos taken earlier and lately      on January 2, 2000 and September 1, 2001). Construction of Wat Benchamabophit started during the reign of King Rama V in 1900, and it was finished ten years later.The interior of the main building is magnificently decorated with cross beams of lacquer and gold. The best time to visit this temple is in the early morning when Buddhist monks are chanting inside the chapel. New Flash Video  (15/3/2008) Flash Video  (15/2/2008) The main building is open for visitors until 5.00 p.m.

Revised : January 3. 2001, Sept.1,2001