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4. Wat Trimit: Famous for the

world’s largest solid gold statue, an

ancient seated Buddha image of the

Sukhothai period.

5. Wat Ratchanadda: Loha Prasat, with 37 surrounding

metal spires is one of its kind left in the world.

6. Wat Aroon (Temple of the Dawn): Best known for a

porcelain encrusted 82 metres central pagoda which sparkles in

the sun.

7. Wat Saket: Its major feature is the Golden Mount, a

Lanka-style chedi on the top contains relics of Lord Buddha.

8. Wat Suthat: Famous for its superb 19century murals
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in the main chapel. The distinctive Giant Swing outside was once

used in Brahman ceremonies long since discontinued.

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