Temple of Dawn

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The Temple of Dawn is a famous riverside Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand, renowned for its towering, ornately decorated central prang that glows at sunrise and sunset.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Buddhist temple
landmark
religious building
riverside temple
tourist attraction
alsoKnownAs Wat Arun Ratchawararam
Wat Arun Ratchawararam
surface form: Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan
architecturalStyle Khmer-style architecture
Thai Buddhist architecture
country Thailand
dedicatedTo Shakyamuni Buddha
surface form: Buddha
denomination Theravada
surface form: Theravada Buddhism
developedDuringReignOf Rama II
surface form: King Rama II

Rama III
surface form: King Rama III
foundedInCentury 17th century
function place of worship
tourist destination
hasFeature central prang surrounded by four smaller prangs
guardian statues at entrance
ordination hall (ubosot)
riverfront terrace
steep stairways on the central prang
height approximately 70 meters
lighting illuminated at night
locatedIn Bangkok
Thonburi district
locatedOn west bank of the Chao Phraya River
materialUsed colorful Chinese porcelain
seashells
nativeName วัดอรุณราชวราราม ราชวรมหาวิหาร
nearbyWaterBody Chao Phraya River
notableFor Khmer-style tower
appearance at sunrise
appearance at sunset
central prang
ornate decoration with porcelain and seashells
province Bangkok Province
region Central Thailand
religion Buddhism
shortName Wat Arun
symbolOf Bangkok
Thailand’s riverside heritage
touristActivity climbing central prang
photography at sunrise
photography at sunset
river boat sightseeing

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