Wat Arun

Arun Temple, Bangkok's most iconic temple, is located on the Thonburi side of the Chaophraya River, almost opposite the Grand Palace and Wat Pho. Built in the 17th century, its full name "Wat Arun Ratchavararam Ratchavaramahavihan" is quite difficult to remember, so it is often called the "Temple of Dawn". The distinctive shape of the Arun consists of a central Khmer-style prang tower surrounded by 4 smaller towers, all inlaid with earthenware from plates and pottery workshops.