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Bangkok Thailand

Loha Prasat also called the 'Metal Castle', Loha Prasat is located in the grounds of Wat Ratchanaddaram.

Built in 1846 at the request of King Nangklao (Rama III), The Loha Prasat Temple is a 36-metre high construction supporting 37 golden metal spires that represent the 37 virtues toward enlightenment. Inspired by 2 similar temples in India and Sri Lanka, the temple is erected in a very unusual way with multiple concentric square levels built on geometrically aligned pillars. The highest level holds a relic of Buddha.

The multi-tiered structure consists of 3 levels, the bottom one has 24 spires, the middle one 12 and the top level has 1 spire.

There were two other similar structures which previously existed in the world. One in In India and the other Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, both of which no longer exist. The Indian one contained 1,000 rooms with a golden spire on top. Another one, built in Sri Lanka, had nine floors and the roof was thatched with copper. Precious stones, wood and ivory decorated the walls. The Loha Prasat was modeled after the one in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.

Description
Bangkok Thailand

Loha Prasat also called the 'Metal Castle', Loha Prasat is located in the grounds of Wat Ratchanaddaram.

Built in 1846 at the request of King Nangklao (Rama III), The Loha Prasat Temple is a 36-metre high construction supporting 37 golden metal spires that represent the 37 virtues toward enlightenment. Inspired by 2 similar temples in India and Sri Lanka, the temple is erected in a very unusual way with multiple concentric square levels built on geometrically aligned pillars. The highest level holds a relic of Buddha.

The multi-tiered structure consists of 3 levels, the bottom one has 24 spires, the middle one 12 and the top level has 1 spire.

There were two other similar structures which previously existed in the world. One in In India and the other Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, both of which no longer exist. The Indian one contained 1,000 rooms with a golden spire on top. Another one, built in Sri Lanka, had nine floors and the roof was thatched with copper. Precious stones, wood and ivory decorated the walls. The Loha Prasat was modeled after the one in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.