Wat Sri Suphan is truly one of the most #beautiful temples in Chiang Mai. This unique temple is almost completely clad in silver. It is one of a kind in Thailand and perhaps in #Asia.
As one of the oldest temples in Chiang Mai, Wat Sri Suphan was originally built in the 16th century during the Mangrai Dynasty when the 11th king of Lanna Kingdom, Phra Muang Kaew, ruled the kingdom between 1495 and 1525.
Since the original construction, the temple have been rebuilt and renovated over the different #historical periods and in #modern time.Today’s Silver Temple is the result of a renovation from 2008 to 2016 performed by the silver craftsman in the surrounding #Wua Lai community who have built up an impressive knowledge of fine metalwork over many generations.
Wat Sri Suphan is a unique and exquisite modern interpretation of traditional Lanna design. From the walls to the roff, the temple is completely covered in a combination of silver, nickel, and aluminum. Even the Buddha statues are covered in silver.
Most of the work is carried out using aluminium (areas where silver isn’t practical) with precious silver being reserved for the holy images and the most crucial architectural elements. However that should not detract from the actual workmanship itself as it’s incredible and #highly detailed.
