Wat Ratchabophit, a stunning example of 19th-century Thai architecture, stands proudly in Bangkok's historic district. Commissioned by King Chulalongkorn in 1869, this temple is a testament to the era's blend of traditional Thai and European Gothic styles. The temple's unique circular courtyard, crowned by a gilded chedi, houses a sacred Buddha relic and is flanked by an ordination hall and shrine hall, both adorned with intricate mother-of-pearl inlays.