The ancient temple known as "Wat Riap" was built during the late Ayutthaya period by Chinese merchants. It is one of the traditional temples that were important to the capital city, alongside Wat Mahathat, Wat Ratchapradit, and Wat Ratchaburana. Wat Riap underwent renovations by Phra Samphanthawong The Princess, the daughter of King Rama I’s brother, Prince Maha Sura of Sukhothai. Later, King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke (Rama I) granted it the new name "Wat Ratchaburana." The temple has been restored continuously from the reigns of Kings I to VII, with the exception of the 6th reign. During the Greater East Asia War, significant parts of the temple were destroyed by bombings, especially the ubosot (ordination hall), which featured beautiful murals by the renowned artist Khrua In Khong. After much effort, it was restored to its present form. The temple’s stunning architecture includes a large prang (spire) dating back to the reign of King Rama III, adorned with colorful tiles, and a newly built ubosot featuring a grand four-gabled roof elevated on a high platform, with intricate stucco ornamentation. This design represents the art from the reign of King Rama IX and is particularly breathtaking. The stucco decorations were designed and crafted by Sangha Mayura, a prominent artist known for the murals in the ubosot of Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram during the 7th reign. Location: At the foot of Phra Buddha Yodfa Bridge, between Chak Phet and Tri Phet Roads, Bang Phu Phai Rom, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok. Visitors can explore the temple daily free of charge from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with the ubosot open for visits every day from 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM.