Pictures of Wat Phra Kaew located in Rajdamnern area. The word Wat
means Temple. Generally known in Thai as Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram.
No picture of the Emerald Buddha here because people were not allowed
to take picture.
Photos taken in June 2005.

Entering Wat Pra Kaew, Free for Thai people but not for foreigners. |

The golden Phra Si Rattana Chedi, which is claimed to houses ashes
of the Buddha (somewhat improbably). |

Looking at the entrance from inside. |

Beautifully decorated temple. |

A miniature model of the famous Cambodian temple, Angkor Wat. |

Closer look at the Temple's decoration. |

View from inside. |

Looking at the entrance from high up. |

Inside Wat Phra Kaew. |

Drawing of the famous epic along the wall. |

Inside Wat Phra Kaew. |

Impressive compound |

Well decorated throughout. |

People worshipping inside Wat Phra Kaew. |

Wat Phra Kaew. |