Perhaps the city´s most iconic temple, located opposite Wat Pho and the Grand Palace, was was built during the 17th century on the river bank of the Chao Phraya River, although its characteristic central prang (Khmer-style spire) was built in the mid-19th and is surrounded by four smaller towers. You can climb the steep stairs of the main tower for some spectacular views over the city, and the temple is especially breathtaking at sunset and illuminated at night.

Read more in Tripatini contributor Linda Lee´s post 4 of Bangkok´s Most Entrancing Temples.