- It is almost immediately opposite the Grand Palace and Wat Pho. A small shuttle ferry will take you to Wat Arun’s doorstep via Tha Thien Market Pier.
- Over the second terrace are four statues of the Hindu god Indra riding on Erawan. Prang of Wat Arun. ... The work was finished by King Rama III.
- Wat Arun, is a 'must see' for anyone visiting Bangkok. My wife and I visited as part of an "Introduction to Bangkok" Tour, operated by Exo Travel Thailand.
- Wat Arun Rajwararam (Temple of the Dawn) is in the Bangkok Yai district of Bangkok, Thailand, on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River.
- Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Wat Arun annually draws over 5 million visitors, fascinated by its historical and cultural significance.
- Wat Arun was built in the days of Thailand's ancient capital of Ayutthaya, and was originally known as Wat Makok ("Olive Temple").
- Wat Arun architecture. The main structure of Vata is the central Prang Phra Prang, which rises 79 meters. Prang is a tall, tower-like temple that is part of the complex.
- The outstanding feature of Wat Arun is its central prang (Khmer-style tower). Steep steps lead to the two terraces. ... The work was finished by King Rama III.
- Turning away and making your way back through the temple grounds, your mind struggles to get to grips with the complex cosmology represented at Wat Arun.
- This is logical, since it is dedicated to the god of dawn, Arun. The Wat Arun Temple in Bangkok is considered one of the most popular tourist attractions.