Architecture
Phra Sumen Fort
- Mon
- 08:00–21:00
- Tue
- 08:00–21:00
- Wed
- 08:00–21:00
- Thu
- 08:00–21:00
- Fri
- 08:00–21:00
- Sat
- 08:00–21:00
- Sun
- 08:00–21:00
- Hours
- Hours apply to Santichaiprakarn Park surrounding the fort.
- Price
- Free admission: THB 0.
- How to visit
- The fort interior is not open to the public; view it only from outside in the park.
- Hours
- Free entry
- Hours
- Good with children
- Hours
- About 30–60 min
Why it is worth the detour
Phra Sumen Fort is known for being one of the two remaining original forts from the reign of King Rama I in Bangkok.
Phra Sumen Fort is a historic fortification built during the reign of King Rama I. It has been restored to its original grandeur and is surrounded by a public park, offering a glimpse into Bangkok's past.
What else is close by
The nearest places we have written up, with straight-line distance from here.
600 m
Wat Bowonniwet Vihara
A major Buddhist temple and the final resting place of two former Thai kings.
600 m
Bank of Thailand Museum
The museum is best known for its extensive collection of ancient Thai coins and banknotes.
800 m
Bangkok National Museum
One of the largest museums in Southeast Asia, showcasing Thai art and history.
1.0 km
Democracy Monument
A symbol of Thailand's transition to constitutional monarchy, commemorating the 1932 Siamese coup d'état.
Walk it with the stories
This address is one stop among many. Our routes and quests link them into a walk that makes sense on the ground.