Wat Benchamabophit

Wat Benchamabophit
The Ordination Hall (Ubosot)
Religion
AffiliationTheravada Buddhism
Location
LocationDusit District, Bangkok
CountryThailand
Location in Bangkok
Geographic coordinates13°45′59.7″N 100°30′50.7″E / 13.766583°N 100.514083°E / 13.766583; 100.514083
Architecture
Architect(s)Prince Narisara Nuwattiwong
Completed1911 (1911)

Wat Benchamabophit Dusitvanaram (Thai: วัดเบญจมบพิตรดุสิตวนาราม; pronunciation) is a Buddhist temple (wat) in the Dusit District of Bangkok, Thailand. Also known as the Marble Temple, it is one of Bangkok's best-known temples and a major tourist attraction. It typifies Bangkok's ornate style of high gables, stepped-out roofs and elaborate finials.