Wat Bowon Niwet วัดบวรนิเวสวิหาร
The building is located on Phra Sumen Road, in Banglamphu area. Built in 1829, it is the shrine-hall of Phra
Phutthachinasri which was molded in about 1357. Wat Bowon Niwet is one of the most important temples of
Bangkok, whose one-time chief abbot was King Rama IV before he ascended the throne. Other Chakri Kings
who had resided here during their monkhood include King Rama IV and King Rama VII, as well as His Majesty
King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
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