Παλάτια και μνημεία στη Μπανγκόκ

Palaces and Monuments

Bangkok’s architectural landscape is defined by its collection of royal residences and civic monuments. This selection includes the 18th-century Grand Palace and Vimanmek Mansion, the world’s largest golden teakwood building. Significant landmarks like the Giant Swing and the golden Phra Si Rattana Chedi showcase traditional religious architecture, while the Democracy Monument and 14 October 73 Memorial commemorate pivotal moments in Thailand's political history. Remaining defensive structures like Mahakan Fort offer a glimpse into the city’s original 18th-century fortifications.

Sodacan / CC BY-SA 3.0

A

Grand Palace

Historic royal residence and former center of government established in 1782. This vast 244,000-square-meter complex features a blend of Thai and Western architecture and serves as a site for official ceremonies.

Yakuzakorat / CC BY-SA 3.0

B

Giant Swing

The Giant Swing, also known as Sao Chingcha, is a religious structure in Sao Chingcha Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok, Thailand.

Peerawat Buranapanit / CC BY-SA 4.0

C

Vimanmek Mansion

The world's biggest building made of golden teakwood was built in 1900 as a royal residence for King Rama V.

Khryselakatos : http://www.flickr.com/ph… / CC BY-SA 3.0

D

Phra Si Rattana Chedi

The bell-shaped stupa covered in golden mosaic tiles brought from Italy is located at the west end of the upper terrace, in the area of the…

Unknown / Public domain

E

Sa Pathum Palace

Historic royal residence and cultural heritage site featuring a museum, gardens, and seasonal art workshops. The complex traditionally opens for public access between December and February.

rrrraaatth.multiply.com / Public domain

F

Democracy Monument

Commemorating the Siamese Revolution of 1932, the monument was built in 1939 by Maeo Aphaiyawong and decorated with relief sculptures by an…

Hdamm / CC BY-SA 3.0

G

Phaya Thai Palace

The Phya Thai Palace or Royal Phya Thai Palace is on the banks of the Samsen Canal on Rajavithee Road in the Ratchathewi District of…

H

Chitralada Royal Villa

Part of the Dusit Palace complex, this villa was built by Rama VI as his residence.

2T / Public domain

I

14 October 73 Memorial

The amphitheater commemorates all civilians who were killed on October 14, 1973, during a student uprising against the Thai government.

Bjoertvedt / CC BY-SA 4.0

J

Sum pratu chelimphrakeiyrti 6 rxb phrachnmphrrsa

Also known as the Chinatown Arch, this ceremonial gate was built in 1999 to commemorate King Rama IX's 72nd birthday. Located at the Odeon Circle, it marks the entrance to Yaowarat and features traditional Chinese architectural elements decorated with Thai royal symbols.