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Wat Kaeo Phichit

Wat Kaeo Phichit

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Operating day: Daily
Operating time: 08.30 - 17.00
 
The temple is located on the right coast of Bang Pakong River in Prachin Buri Municipal Area, 2 kilometres east to town. Being an old and major temple, the place was built in 1879 by a Prachin Buri millionaire.
 
In 1918, Chao Phraya Abhaibhubate (Chum Aphaiwong) constructed a new chapel (ubosoth) which had an architectural design of mixed arts styles of Thai, Chinese, European, and Cambodian.
 
The significant attractions are the Ramayana mural paintings on the exterior of the chapel, while the interior are ornated by the paintings of the legend in Buddhism by the royal artists of King Rama VI.
 
In front of the chapel is a concrete building with the style of Greek or Roman dome. Moreover, within the compound, the temple also features a holy scriptures library, and 3- facet meeting hall (sala) at the pier with shaded atmosphere.
 
How to get there Thanon Kaeo Phichit, Tambon Na Mueang, Prachin Buri, 2 kilometres east of the town.

Tel : 037212795

Mobile : 0814811740, 0816500327

Places of Worship Category: Places of Worship

Temple Group: Temple

Last Update : 11 YearAgo

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