Church

Holy Rosary Church

Address
ซอยวาณิช 2
Area
Bangkok, Thailand
Districts
Chinatown
Mon
16:30–18:30
Tue
16:30–18:30
Wed
16:30–18:30
Thu
16:30–18:30
Fri
16:30–18:30
Sat
16:30–18:30
Sun
07:00–18:30
Hours
Official visitor hours are not published; the church is most reliably open around Mass.
Price
Free admission: THB 0.
How to visit
Cover shoulders and knees; remove hats and silence phones. Do not photograph worshippers or take photos during Mass; wait until the service ends or sit at the back.
Hours
Free entry
Hours
About 30–45 min
Holy Rosary Church

Why it is worth the detour

A historic Roman Catholic church with Gothic Revival architecture.

The Holy Rosary Church, also known as Kalawar Church, is a Roman Catholic church in Bangkok known for its Gothic Revival architecture and beautiful stained glass. It has a rich history dating back to 1769 with Portuguese Catholic origins.

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