Acrylic Fridge Magnet: Thailand. Bangkok. Wat Arun

The author of the photo: McKay Savage. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0).

Acrylic Fridge Magnet with a Picture of the Wat Arun in Bangkok, Thailand

The beauty of the Wat Arun is magnified in this picture of an acrylic fridge magnet. Shot at night, the temple and its surroundings look magnificent under the dark clouds that seem to be sprawled all across the sky. The image shows the temple alit with beautiful, sparkling lights while the rest of the city is dark, thereby highlighting the dominating presence of its architecture in the city. Together with the calm waters shown, the picture depicts the peace and calm which is an integral part of the Buddhist values. With a smooth acrylic finish, this magnet is worth the collection of your souvenirs.

The Importance of Wat Arun in Bangkok

Wat Arun is one of the most revered and respected temples in all of Bangkok. A city that is dotted with hundreds of small and large shrines, the religious importance and cultural significance of Wat Arun, or the Temple of Dawn, is unmatched. The entire area surrounding the temple houses beautiful lakes, smaller shrines and other buildings.

On the pages of history, the construction of the Wat Arun was started during the time of King Rama II and was finished when King Rama III came to power. Sitting majestically on the west cost of the Chao Phraya River, this temple is constructed with Chinese porcelain, which is a famous element of architecture here in Bangkok.

Visiting the Wat Arun in Bangkok

Visiting the Wat Arun should be on your to-do list the minute you land in Bangkok. The depiction of this temple on Thai currency is testimony to the importance it holds in the country's heritage. Upon your visit make sure you climb up the towers to witness a panoramic view of the city and the wide river below.