- Wat Arun (nicknamed the 'Temple of Dawn') is partly made up of colorfully decorated spires and stands majestically over the water.
- During the reign of King Rama II the temple was renovated and renamed Wat Arun Rajwararam or Wat Arun for short. See the temple from the river.
- The best-known part of Wat Arun is the central spire, or Prang, 66.8 to 80 metres high (depending on the sources), surrounded by four smaller towers.
- In this blog, I’m going to tell you about the best things to see at Wat Arun and give you easy tips on how to get there by BTS and boat.
- Early History: Wat Arun’s origins can be traced back to the Ayutthaya period when it was initially called “Wat Makok.” ... Wat Arun Travel Tips.
- 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.
- Brief history of Wat Arun. The temple was originally called Wat Makok (makok – wild plum tree) and it was near an old village called Ban Kok (village of wild plums).
- It was completed in the reign of King Rama IV the Great, and changed its name to Wat Arun Ratchawararam like it is still called today.
- 2014-07-02 08.58.57 1 Wat Arun, geçmişi ve hikayesiyle ilgi çekici bir yapıdır. ... Bana göre içlerinden konumu ve ölçeği bakımından en güzeli Wat Arun’dur.
- Wat Arun in Bangkok is also known as The Temple of Dawn. The ancient Bangkok Temple is one of Bangkok's most famous landmarks and tourist attractions.