Istoria Rattanakosin

Historic Bangkok

This collection spans the evolution of Bangkok’s historic center on Rattanakosin Island, from the establishment of the Chakri Dynasty in 1782 to 20th-century political milestones. It features the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, showcasing traditional Thai and Western-influenced royal architecture. Beyond the monarchy, the list includes monuments commemorating the 1932 Siamese Revolution and the 1973 student uprising, alongside remnants of the city's original 18th-century defensive walls and unique religious landmarks like the Brahmin Giant Swing.