Church
Loha Prasat
- Mon
- 08:00–17:00
- Tue
- 08:00–17:00
- Wed
- 08:00–17:00
- Thu
- 08:00–17:00
- Fri
- 08:00–17:00
- Sat
- 08:00–17:00
- Sun
- 08:00–17:00
- Hours
- Access inside Loha Prasat may end earlier; one source lists 09:00–16:00.
- Price
- Temple grounds are free; Loha Prasat admission is THB 20 for foreign visitors and free for Thai visitors.
- How to visit
- Cover shoulders and knees, and remove shoes before entering temple interiors. Keep quiet during ceremonies; photography is generally allowed, but check signs at prayer halls.
- Hours
- Ticket required
- Hours
- About 30–60 min
Why it is worth the detour
The Metal Castle's thirty-seven spires symbolize the virtues leading to enlightenment and make it a unique survival of an ancient Buddhist building type.
Loha Prasat, located in Wat Ratchanatdaram, is a remarkable temple known for its metal spires and historical significance. It represents a rare architectural style with deep spiritual symbolism.
What else is close by
The nearest places we have written up, with straight-line distance from here.
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500 m
Sao Chingcha
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550 m
Wat Suthat
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700 m
Rommaninat Park
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Walk it with the stories
This address is one stop among many. Our routes and quests link them into a walk that makes sense on the ground.