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It was the palace in the King Rama II and III periods and became a government office later on. The outstanding feature is seen by the rusticated wall and keystones at ransoms which are usually found in European Renaissance architecture.

Constructed simultaneously with the establishment the bridge was initially made of a strong big trunk and stable that the elephant could walk on. Because of its location near the rice mill (Rongsi) of the royal rice silo, the bridge was thus called Chang Rongsi. It was rebuilt in the simple reinforced concrete structure decorated with … Continue reading »

Originally, it was the palace which King Rama I commanded to construct for his three sons. The present three-storeyed building of Western architectural style was constructed in 1882. The upper gable is decorated with cement molding and gilded with a Ratchawallop signet. The front yard is filled with ancient artilleries lying in rows.

Khlong Khu Mueang Doem is the official name of the inner city moat which was dug in the Thon Buri Period (a short period from 1767 to 1782 having King Taksin the Great as the only ruler). The inner city moats are found in the area of both the eastern and western sides of the … Continue reading »

According to the ancient Thai traditions for building a city, the pillar of the city must be buried in the most important area for keeping the spirits of the city. The original pillar was made from Chaiyaphruek wood covered with sandal wood and contains the horoscope circle of the city inside.