Turning left out of our cafe, this Temple is just a couple of minutes walk on the right hand side of the road.
Sitting in a wide, open compound, notable features of this Wat are; the interesting collection of artifacts inside the main Temple, which include:
- old record players
- radios and a tape machine
- more of those wall paintings
- a very beautiful Vihan
- a most impressive Monks dwelling.
There is a sheltered sitting area and , like many of the Temples, a wide variety of plant life.
Another feature of the main Temple worth a note are the beautifully gilded wooden doors.
A Gold painted Chedi sits next to the Temple.
Once again I could find no English Language History information here and there was no one around to ask. For mention of Wat Chai Prakiat elsewhere try looking here.
This small Temple is located south of Wat Jet Lin on the other side of the road down a small cul-de-sac that ends at the Temple gate.
The nearby houses boasts some beautiful trees that make it a very nice walk into the Temple grounds.
On the other hand, the Bell Tower, hidden behind trees to the rear of the compound seemed to have a some what older feel to it.
Behind the Temple is a medium sized, square Chedi. The things that caught my eye here the most were the green stone Angels on the compound wall as you walk in.
Turning right out of the Brick Road Cafe a leisurely 10 minute walk will get you to the Thapae Gate end of Ratchadamnoen. A short distance before you reach the end you will find Wat Muen Larn, the last Temple on the left hand side of the road, facing Thapae Gate.
Like many in the Old City, this small size Temple is built in the Lanna style and appears to be quite old in origin. It has some interesting buildings within its modest compound. The bell tower in particular caught my eye.
‘Shiny shiny, shiny boots of leather…’ , woops , distant memories of a mispent youth with the sounds of The Velvet Underground ringing in my ears; can’t help getting that song in my head everytime I pass this Wat.
This old Lanna style Temple lies on Sri Poom, the northern moat road, at the top of the Old City , to the western side, before you reach the Morntean temple.
As well as the small Wat there are 2 Viharas.
This rather grand Temple sits on Phra Pok Klao south of Wat Chedi Luang and has a very regal feel to it.
It has a few notable features; the line of huge ‘gongs’ along the southern side of the outside of the Wat; a new looking activities hall built with an original Lanna style roof;
This Temple was locked up and appeared very quiet when I visited. It is a small Temple next to many of its near neighbours. It has a quaint ,Lanna style, Activities hall and a bell tower. Behing the Temple is a square Chedi that is presently under reconstruction.
