Bangkok
History
Places you visit for what happened there.
Palace & fortress
Grand Palace
The official residence of the Kings of Siam and later Thailand since 1782.
Church
Bangkok City Pillar Shrine
The Bangkok City Pillar Shrine is known for housing the city's original city pillar, a symbol of prosperity and protection.
Monument
Democracy Monument
A symbol of Thailand's transition to constitutional monarchy, commemorating the 1932 Siamese coup d'état.
Museum
Bangkok National Museum
One of the largest museums in Southeast Asia, showcasing Thai art and history.
Palace & fortress
Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall
A royal reception hall in Bangkok's Dusit Palace, known for its Italian Renaissance and neoclassical architecture.
Transport landmark
Hua Lamphong railway station
Hua Lamphong is best known as the former central railway station and transport hub of Bangkok.
Palace & fortress
Phaya Thai Palace
A historic palace with a rich royal history and architectural significance.
Bridge
Memorial Bridge
The bridge opened in 1932 to mark Bangkok's 150th anniversary and linked the old royal city with the expanding Thonburi bank.
Palace & fortress
Mahakan Fort
One of the few surviving forts from Bangkok's original city defenses later became famous for the long struggle over its neighboring historic community.
Museum
National Museum of Royal Barges
The museum is best known for housing the royal barges used in the Royal Barge Procession.
