Place of worship
Wat Suthat
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Muji
August 12, 2017
This vast temple compound, tel: (66-2) 222 0280, always feels like the real spiritual deal and, even if never quite properly restored, showcases lacquer-black chapel walls of magnificently fevered fresco paintings to compete with the best of the Italian Renaissance. Across from the main entrance is a giant red ceremonial swing, a Hindu symbol that became Bangkok's civic emblem for a time. The surrounding streets are among the old city's most atmospheric. 1. Wat Suthat Sao Chingcha Square, Bangkok, Thailand; (66-2) 222 0280 sacred-destinations.com
This vast temple compound, tel: (66-2) 222 0280, always feels like the real spiritual deal and, even if never quite properly restored, showcases lacquer-black chapel walls of magnificently fevered fresco paintings to compete with the best of the Italian Renaissance. Across from the main entrance is…
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