Sculptures and monuments inBangkok

Q: What historic sites in Bangkok are worth visiting for an architecture lover?

Wat Pho Temple, founded in the XVI century, is famous for its giant statue of a reclining Buddha 46 meters long, and is also a center for the study of traditional Thai medicine. The architecture of the temple combines elements of the Yutthai and early Rattanakosin styles. No less interesting temple Wat Saket, known for its golden chedi, built on an artificial hill in the XIX century.

Q: Where to go to Bangkok with children: interesting places for a family holiday?

Visit Lumpini Park, founded in the 1920s by King Rama VI, where children can ride boats on the lake or watch lizards. The Science Museum in Bangkok offers interactive exhibits on natural phenomena and technologies. Also worth a look at the Siam Ocean World aquarium, which features more than 30,000 marine life.

Q: Where to take beautiful photos in Bangkok: the best photo zones?

Wat Arun Temple, located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, is particularly picturesque at sunset when its ceramic decorations reflect sunlight. Rama VIII Bridge, designed by architect Chulalongkorn University, offers panoramic views of the city. Chinatown is also popular with its narrow streets and colorful lanterns.

Q: What legends and legends are associated with Wat Arun temple in Bangkok?

According to legend, the temple of Wat Arun was named after the Indian god of the dawn Arun. Locals believe the temple was built on the site where King Thaksin saw the sunrise after defeating the Burmese in 1767. The architectural ensemble of the temple symbolizes Mount Meru, the center of the universe in Buddhist cosmology.

Q: What little-known sights of Bangkok are worth seeing?

Visit the home of Jim Thompson, an American entrepreneur who revived the Thai silk industry in the 1950s. His residence, built of teak wood, is a unique example of traditional Thai architecture. Also of interest is the Wat Trimit temple, which houses a 5.5-ton golden Buddha statue discovered in 1955.

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