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Wat Mahatat takes its name from the relic housed in the main chedi here. Founded during the reign of Rama I in the 18C, the "temple of the Great Relic" is the site of the largest Buddhist university in Thailand. With its schools and monastic buildings surrounding the cloisters, Wat Mahatat is a real religious centre where the subjects taught include meditation techniques.
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Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide105 m - Thanon Maharat, Bangkok
- The Green Guide262 m - Sanam Luang, Bangkok
- The Green Guide345 m - Thanon Na Pra That, Bangkok
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Where to sleepnearby
- From THB1,800Baan Wanglang Riverside, Bangkok463 m - 342 Soi Wat Rakang, Prannok Rd., Siriraj, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok
- From THB1,989Theatre Residence496 m - 69/8 Soi Wat Rakang, Siriraj Bangkok Noi, Bangkok
- From THB1,408S.E.T Thanmongkol Residence532 m - 199,199/1 Trok Wat Rakang, Wanglang, Bangkok
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Where to eatnearby
- K. Panich$MICHELIN 2024907 m - 431-433 Tanao Road, Sao Chingcha, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok
- Nusara$$$$MICHELIN 20241.05 Km - 336 Maha Rat Road, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok
- Sae Phun$MICHELIN 20241.12 Km - 112 Mahannop Road, Sao Chingcha, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok
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