- It may be the oldest temple still standing in Vientiane. The French colonial government restored Wat Si Saket in 1924 and again in 1930.
- Wat Si Saket (Lao: ວັດສີສະເກດ, pronounced [wāt sǐː.sā.kèːt]) is a Buddhist wat in Vientiane, Laos. It is situated on Lan Xang Road, on the corner with Setthathirat Road...
- Wat Si Saket opens daily from 8am to noon and from 1pm tp 4 pm, entrance fee is 5,000 Kip per person, a minimum of 1 hour visit is advised.
- Believed to be the oldest temple in Vientiane, Wat Si Saket was built in 1818 and survived the Siamese occupation, which destroyed much of the capital in 1828.
- Travelers can visit this site to marvel at its architecture and historical significance. Here are the options for reaching Wat Si Saket: By Air.
- It is recommended to visit Wat Si Saket to witness the rich history which are presented through the collections in a museum located in the temple premises.
- Wat Si Saket was built by Chao Anuvong, the last king of the Lan Xang Kingdom, in 1818 in the early Bangkok style, when Laos was a vassal of Siam.
- It can be really easy to get bored after seeing the many temples of Southeast Asia, but Wat Si Saket stands out for its sheer beauty and uniqueness.
- The Siamese used it as their headquarters when they destroyed the rest of the city, therefore making Wat Si Saket the oldest standing temple in Vientiane.
- #myhiddengems Located just across Ho Phra Keo, Wat Si Saket, built in 1818 by King Anouvong, is Vientiane’s oldest surviving temple.
- Wat Si Saket is home to a large complex of temples and monuments, including the Vat Si Saket temple, the Vat Phra Keo, and the Vat Simuang.
- Wat Si Saket is the only temple in Laos that survived the Siamese occupation, which destroyed much of the capital in 1828.
- Wat Si Saket in Vientiane, Laos has earned its rank as amongst some of the most beautiful temples in the world by virtue of its architecture and layout.
Vat Si Saket
Budist Tapınağı
Genel bilgiler
Laos'un başkenti Vientiane'de yer alan Budist tapınağı. Manastırın duvarlarında 2000'den fazla gümüş ve seramikten oluşan Buda resimleri vardır. Tapınak ayrıca müze olarak kullanılmaktadır. Vikipedi
Kısa bilgiler
- Tamamlanma tarihi:1818