Wat Kasattrathirat
วัดกษัตราธิราชวรวิหาร
A working royal temple on the western riverbank of the old city. Its tall red-brick main prang is especially impressive when seen from the river.
Wat Kasattrathirat is an ancient temple from the Ayutthaya period, located across the river from Chedi Sri Suriyothai. It retains a tall Khmer-style red-brick main prang and an old Buddha hall. The newer ordination hall and Buddha hall are still used daily by monks, and few tourists come here, so it has a tranquil atmosphere. Entry is free, and visitors must cover their shoulders and knees. The red-brick prang and its reflection on the riverbank look most striking from a river boat. It is also about a 5-minute cycle from Wat Chaiwatthanaram.
Opening hours
08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Chedi Sri Suriyothai
- Wat Lokayasutharam
- Wat Chaiwatthanaram
- Wihan Phra Mongkhon Bophit
- Wat Phra Si Sanphet
- St. Joseph's Church
- Chao Sam Phraya National Museum
- Wat Phra Ram