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Wat Po. Wat Po is the oldest and the largest temple in Bangkok, it was built in the 6th century. In the main building of this temple there is the amazing golden statue of a reclining Buddha, the statue is 46m lengthwise and 15m in height, it was made of brick and then covered with stucco and gold. Enormous feet of Buddha catch everyone's eye, on them with nacre are expressed 108 his physical embodiments. Due to its size and the look of Buddha the statue produces a strong impression and creates calm and peaceful atmosphere. More than that, on the territory of the temple there are a lot of marvelous chapels, pavilions and towers, in which relics are kept. You'll hardly find a place on the territory of the temple, which was left undecorated. All numerous stone sculptures and images of Buddha shine with gold.

Wat Arun. If you cross Chao Phraya river, you'll find yourself on the territory of Wat Arun or as it's called the Temple of Dawn. It is a traditionally built tower in a form of a finger (86m high), which is decorated with a great number of pieces of ceramics and colorful porcelain that mirror sunbeams. Especially beautiful the temple is from a distance when it seems to be of white and silver color. In Wat Arun king Rama II is buried. Nearby a market of amulets is located, where hundreds of trade people sell different pendants, pictures and talismans. We strongly recommend visiting it: there you can find real pieces of art.
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