Wat Traimit - Temple of the Golden Buddha

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By adrbr @ 2008-03-24 14:16:50
Wat Traimit or Wat Trimit (วัดไตรมิตรวิทยารามวรวิหาร) is known for its giant Buddha image made from solid gold weigh about 5.5 tons. The gold was hidden under plaster for centuries until rediscovery in 1954.
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