Metal Castle

Metal Castle, Wat Ratchanatdaram Worawihan, Bangkok 🙏It is the first metal castle in Thailand and is considered the third in the world. It was built during the reign of King Rama III. It is located in the area of ​​Wat Ratchanatdaram Worawihan and is in the area of ​​Phlap Phla Maha Jessada Bodin. The top of the castle enshrines the relics of the Lord Buddha. 👍It has the characteristics of Thai architecture as a 3-storey castle with 37 spires, which represent the 37 factors of enlightenment. The center of the castle is a hollow space from the base to the top. There is a large log as high as the top of the castle as the center. The trunk is drilled into a spiral staircase with 67 steps. The lower, 3rd and 5th floors are chambers and balconies around it. The 2nd, 4th and 6th floors are made into four-sided chambers with 12 spires each. The 7th floor is a four-sided castle spire for enshrining the relics of the Lord Buddha. 📍 Samran Rat Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok #Spiritual attractions #Metal Castle