Content:<\/strong><\/p>\n The first monastery on the territory of this truly magnificent temple was built by monks back in the 12th century, along with the foundation of the city of Bangkok itself. The medieval monastery existed in its original form until the 18th century, when King Rama I ordered to expand the temple and build the first huge stupa, the height of which was 41 meters.<\/p>\n \u25a3 Temple complex Wat Pho (Wat Pho) in Bangkok.\n Each subsequent ruler expanded the temple, decorated and completed new stupas - today there are 95 of them. An impressive figure for one monastery!<\/p>\n We are all accustomed to the traditional image of a seated Buddha with a blissful expression of an enlightened face. In the temple of Wat Pho, the Buddha is depicted lying, and not just lying, but waiting for the indulgence of nirvana. The statue in the temple of Bangkok is one of the largest Buddha sculptures in the world, it reaches a length of 46 meters and its height is 15 meters.<\/p>\n Wat Pho differs from other temple complexes in its architecture, weaving and patterns unusual for Thai culture and Bangkok in particular. At the entrance you will be met by two oldest guardians of the temple - stone monks with the kindest expressions on their faces. They were brought here from China in the 18th century.<\/p>\n \u25a3 Wat Pho temple complex was built in the 16th century.\n The territory of the temple is truly huge - more than 80 thousand square meters, but only its northern part is interesting for tourists. In the south, there are monks' housing, a Thai massage school and other buildings. The temple complex in Bangkok is considered the center of medical knowledge and massage in Thailand: it is believed that it was here that the world-famous Thai massage was born. The Temple of the Reclining Buddha became the cradle for the country's first university.<\/p>\n Finding the Temple of the Reclining Buddha is not at all difficult: it is located on the Ratannakosin Peninsula, on the banks of the Chao Phraya River and is adjacent to the Royal Palace of Bangkok. You can get here by boat, bus or taxi. If you choose the latter option, then the trip from the center of Bangkok to Wat Pho will cost you a maximum of 200 baht.<\/p>\n Temple on the map of Bangkok<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n
History of the Temple<\/h2>\n
General Information<\/h2>\n
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How to get there<\/h2>\n