Wat Benchamabophit
| Wat Benchamabophit | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Theravada Buddhism |
| Location | |
| Location | Dusit District, Bangkok |
| Country | Thailand |
Location in Bangkok | |
| Coordinates | 13°45′59.7″N 100°30′50.7″E / 13.766583°N 100.514083°E |
| Architecture | |
| Architect | Prince Narisara Nuwattiwong |
| Completed | 1911 |
Wat Benchamabophit Dusitvanaram (Thai: วัดเบญจมบพิตรดุสิตวนาราม; ⓘ) is a Buddhist temple (wat) located in the Dusit District of Bangkok, Thailand. Also known as the Marble Temple, it is one of the city's most renowned religious landmarks and a major tourist attraction. The temple is celebrated for its refined architectural composition, exemplifying Bangkok's ornate style with high gables, multi-tiered roofs, and elaborate finials. Its layout and decorative program reflect a synthesis of traditional Thai aesthetics with subtle European influences introduced during the reign of Chulalongkorn.