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Wat Ratchanadda ( The Loha Prasat ) or Wat Ratchanaddaram The Wat Ratchanadda ( The Loha Prasat ) or Wat Ratchanaddaram along with the Royal Pavilion, is located across the road from the Mahakan Fort in Bangkok. On the corner of Maha Chai road, and Ratchadamnoen Klang road. Construction was started in the reign of Rama III in the 19th century but was only recently completed due to the intricacy of its design. There are five towers of varying sizes, topped by huge iron spikes. The many columns create a labyrinth. The central tower has steps that lead to a shrine at the top. The amulet market behind the temple is well known around Thailand. In 1846, King Nangklao, the third monarch of the Chakri Dynasty, decreed that Wat Ratchanaddaram Worawihan was built in honour of his favourite grand daughter, Princess Somanas Wathanawadee. The temple is best known for the Loha Prasat, a multi tiered structure 36 metre high and having 37 metal spires, signifying the 37 virtues towards enlightenment. It is the third Loha Prasada in existence, modelled after the earlier ones in India and Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. In the past, Loha Prasat was hidden behind an old movie theatre named Chalerm Thai. The theatre was demolished in 1989 as a project to improve the scenery along Ratchadamnoen road. Loha Prasat first started its life out in 1846 and was fashioned around an earlier Sri Lankan Temple. Originally conceived as a Chedi to compliment the Wat, it has since evolved into an elaborate Meditation Chamber. Meditation cells can be seen at intersections dissected by passages on each level of the building. They all run from north to south and from east to west. I have to say that having been in this part, its very boring, the passageways are like a maze, with very little interest to visitors. The actual Prasat itself consists of five concentric square towers with the outer, middle and centre structures being crowned with cast iron spires hence the name Metal Castle. Supporting the towers at ground level are hefty laterite columns collectively forming an astonishing labyrinth of corridors. The Metal Castle consists of five towers, of which the outer, middle and centre tower contain large black iron spires. The outer tower is the widest, the next one smaller than the previous one, creating a pyramid like structure. Open days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Opening hours 08:30 to 18:00 Address: Mahachai rd. Bowon Niwet, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200 Thailand Royal Pavilion Mahajetsadabadin is a central tourist spot in Bangkok near to the Democracy Monument it is a pavilion or residence for the king when his majesty goes out to meet the Royal visitors. This is a very popular area with many pedestrians and a great deal of heavy traffic. Also in view is Wat Ratchanadda ( The Loha Prasat ) or Wat Ratchanaddaram in the background and a statue of King Rama III, The bronze statue, which is half size, is seated on a throne. The Fine Arts Department built the monument in 1990. The surrounding area is decorated with beautiful plants, with the Royal Reception Pavilion and three minor pavilions known as Sala Rai nearby. This is a popular place for photographers, as here is one of the most marvellous golden landmarks in the Phra Nakhon area. When you finish taking photos here you can visit the Mahakan Fortress, The Golden Mount or Wat Saket, Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall, Democracy Monument, Queen's gallery, Wat Ratchanatdaram and Loha. Location;~ Ratchadamnoen Klang road, Borwonniwet, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand How to get there:~ By Bus : Bus number,9,12,15,31,33,35,39,42,44,47,59,60,64,68,70,79,82,86,169,201