Wat Arun, also known as the Temple of the Dawn, is one of Bangkok, Thailand’s most iconic landmarks. Situated along the Chao Phraya River, the temple is renowned for its stunning Khmer-style spire, or prang, which rises over 70 meters high and is intricately adorned with colorful porcelain and seashells that glisten under sunlight. Wat Arun’s design symbolizes Mount Meru, the center of the universe in Buddhist cosmology. An interesting fact about the temple is that its construction began during the Ayutthaya period. Still, it was extensively renovated and given its current grandeur during the reign of King Rama II in the early 19th century. Despite its name, the temple is equally breathtaking at sunset, when its reflection dances on the river’s surface. Thanks to javireina86, who took a penguin stone on his adventure, you can now find one hiding in a flower bed in a three.
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