Capitals of Asia March 2009 ![]()
|
< Previous: | < Begin Trip > | Next: > | |||||
< Another place in Thailand > | < Another Country > |
The City Pillar Shrine in Bangkok is located to the right of the Ministry Of Defence building, in front of the Emerald Buddha emple and the Royal Palace. I discovered the place as I passed in front of it. It's a calm place far from Bangkok's noise and crowded avenues. I spent over 1 hour at the City Pillar Shrine and saw only 2 other tourists while I was there. |
|
The City Pillar Shrine was built in 1782 when King Rama I ascended the throne and moved the capital from Thonburi to Bangkok. Although the pillar we see today dates from the reign of King Rama IV. |
|
The guardian spirits that protect the city are located inside the City Pillar Shrine. |
|
A Thai Music Ensamble that was playing inside the compbound of the shrine and I spent some 40 minutes listening to them. |
|
This is the building of the Thailand Ministry Of Defence. |
|
|
< Previous: | < Begin Trip > | Next: > | |||||
< Another place in Thailand > | < Another Country > |