Laha Prasat, a quite original building, houses a Buddha relic.
Golden Mount is most suitable for a visit in the late afternoon. Close to sunset, the light conditions are marvellous arond the gilded Chedi. Although only modestly elevated above the city, it offers a good view of the surroundings.
Mahakan Fortress is a remnant of the old fortifications around Bangkok.
Closeby is the Democracy Monument on a busy intersection. The central structure has a sculpture of a book on top, representing the constitution.
Wat Bowonniwet, Loha Prasat, Golden Mount, Democracy Monument (Bangkok)
As most other large temple complexes, Wat Bowonniwet offers, besides the religious buildings, gardens and greenery, and a possibility to get away from Bangkok's stiffling heat and congestion. An unusually large number of cats seem also to have found a home there.