Wat Arun

Wat Arun Temple has a very attractive appearance, which is a real attraction of the whole of Thailand. This remarkable architecture not only attracts excessive attention, but is simply fascinating. The history of its origin is also very interesting and exciting. After visiting this building, tourists are simply delighted.

Wat Arun Temple in Thailand was built in honor of the god Arun, who is the god of dawn. It is for these reasons that the temple building acquired such a name. You can also often hear it being called the Temple of Dawn or the Morning Dawn.

For quite a long period of time, Wat Arun Temple was the main building of Thailand in its kind. For some time, this building was the residence for the ruler of Taksin.

The temple attracts attention, first of all, by its huge pagoda, which reaches 80 meters. She just catches your eye from a distance. This temple structure exists for a reason, because in this country a high pagoda is associated with Mount Meru, which is sacred. Thais believe that this mountain has as many as 33 levels. Thanks to its huge pagoda, this building outshines any tall building in Thailand.

Standing at the temple itself, you can consider the material from which this structure was erected. They were made of broken porcelain, which has the property of shimmering in different colors in the sunlight. This material was delivered by ships from China as ballast.

Using a steep staircase, you can get to the observation deck, the entrance to which is guarded by sculptures of guards. It offers an unsurpassed view of the surrounding beauty. The prangs (towers) of the temple are decorated with porcelain and shells. At the very base of the temple structure there are statues in the form of Chinese guards, as well as various animals. Several sculptures of the Hindu god Indra riding Eravan have been erected near one of the terraces. There is an image of the Buddha on the lower terrace.

Wat Arun Temple is located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River and is the most remarkable building in the whole country.