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Wat Si Saket, Vientiane

Vientiane, Laos

Wat Si Saket Vientiane Laos 2000 Buddhas 337-0113346571x

Laos // Buddhist Art & Architecture· Churches & Cathedrals· Pagodas Temples Wats & Stupas· Southeast Asia· Vientiane Laos Location: [post_gps_latitude], [post_gps_longitude]

Wat Si Saket (or Sisaket Temple) is probably the oldest temple in the Lao capital still standing. But it’s newer than it looks, having been built in 1818–so many of the others have been the victim of a string of wars in the 20th century. Just across the street from the Presidential Palace and just a block from the Mekong River, it’s most famous for its collection of 2000 or so ceramic and silver Buddha statues on display in its cloisters.

The complex’s architecture is also different to most other Lao Wats. It was built in the Siamese style rather than the traditional Lao style, something that’s evident in both the styles of the Buddha statues and the ornate five-tiered roof on the buildings.

Photos of Wat Si Saket

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Wat Si Saket in Vientiane Laos Broken Buddhas 337-0123066621

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Wat Si Saket in Vientiane Laos Naga Against Blue Sky 337-0121506615

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Wat Si Saket in Vientiane Laos Architecture Roof 337-0120016602x

Wat Si Saket in Vientiane Laos Broken Buddhas 337-0117156596

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Wat Si Saket in Vientiane Laos Broken Buddhas 337-0117046594

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David Coleman Photography

I take photos. I travel. I write. I do it for a living. Seven continents. Dozens of countries. Up mountains. Under water. And a bunch of places in between. You can find my main site at havecamerawilltravel.com. Or check out what’s in my go-to travel photography kit. Or get in touch here.


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      # Buddhist Art & Architecture
      # Churches & Cathedrals
      # Pagodas Temples Wats & Stupas
      # Southeast Asia
      # Vientiane Laos



About David Coleman

I take photos. I travel. I write. I do it for a living.

I’m based in Washington, DC.

You can find my photography gear reviews and tips at havecamerawilltravel.com/photographer.

David Coleman Photography

I take photos. I travel. I write. I do it for a living. Seven continents. Dozens of countries. Up mountains. Under water. And a bunch of places in between. You can find my main site at havecamerawilltravel.com. Or check out what’s in my go-to travel photography kit. Or get in touch here.

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