Marble from Italy was used for the first time during making of this temple. The complex itself is huge with lots of Buddha statues in various poses. Most of the Wat or temples in Bangkok are similiar in nature but however they posses some unique features like this marble temple. Also there are almost 8 different types of Pagodas which... More

I visited the Marble Temple on Makha Bucha day. Makha Bucha is one of the most important Buddhist celebrations and it falls on the full moon day of the third month of the lunar calendar, in my case on February 25th (google it as it changes year by year). I reached the Temple around 2pm and took a thorough tour... More

Wat Benchamabophit/The Marble Temple is a must visit for all - especially in the early hours when the monks are offered food, which seems to be a ritual. One could also join the prayers in the morning- doesn't matter where you are from, it is a very spiritual experience to be had in your trip to Bangkok.

The Marble temple is an eye catching temple that is very photogenic. It is best visited prior to noon as it seems to get busy later in the day. Plenty of opportunities for shaded rest although the inside of the Temple does not have anything special to offer. Nice areas in the gardens with carp filled water pools.

A lovely temple purely made out of italian marble. The grounds were looked after very well and the collection of buddha that the king had made was un believable. Fantastic.

A bit of a contrast to the glitz of the ther temples but still well orth a visit for its relative qute, at least when we went when there were very few other visitors.

I like this temple. It's very beautifully designed, graceful, exquisite and made of high quality marble which apparently was imported from Italy. WOW! When the sun shines on the temple, it simply shines! That's top quality alright! The temple inside is so peaceful and serene. The ceilings are delicately crafted with attention to details. There's no other tourists when we... More

Our tour book said we had to pay to get into this temple but we never found anyone selling or taking tickets, but we didnt enter/exit the main gate but the smaller one down the street. The complex has a small creek with ~3-4 cute bridges, a few smaller (closed) temple buildings and the main building. The main building can... More

We spent an hour here it was really hot outside and really cool inside A monk was holding a discussion group [ or something, we couldnt understand ] and it was all very calming and beautiful we felt welcome and not like we were intruders