Best places: Historical landmarks in Bangkok, Thailand

Restored Buddhist temple with stupas, plus a huge reclining Buddha & smaller seated ones in a row.

Striking restored ruins of a 17th-century royal Buddhist temple in a picturesque, riverside setting.

Ruins of majestic royal palace temple with 3 restored towers & views of the surrounding area.

Striking ruins & grounds of a centuries-old palace, plus a museum with ancient artifacts & a cafe.

Ancient Buddhist temple remains with elaborate carvings & a restored tower & tomb.

👍👍 Very worthy to learn history this place

Built entirely with hand-hewn wood carvings, this still unfinished 20-story complex offers tours.

Buddhist temple with ruins, colorful shrines & a famed Buddha head surrounded by tree roots.

Archaeological site with 14th-century remains of the former capital of the Kingdom of Siam.

👍👍 U have to do this when u are on your vacation in Kanchanaburi. It is so worth the history and the amazing views. Bring enough water as u can see my extremely wet back in the pictures. It gets really hot while walking and u dont wanna dehydrate. U get a walky talky if u go past the memorial to walk t...

👍👍 📍The pa-thi-nang-chak-kee-ma-ha-pa-sat building was constructed in the reign of king rama the fifth, to commemorate the centenary of the Chak-kri dynasty. It was designed in Renaissance style, with pure Thai style roof, or the nickname as "The Westerner with Thai hat". On the second hall. there is...

Isolated, well-preserved remains of a stone Khmer-style Hindu temple from the 11th century CE.

👍 The name should be “Wat Khudeedao” as shown in the main gate of the historical site. Although it is not as spectacular as the Wat Mahathat but it is still a nice place to visit. Few people, more natural moment for you to enjoy the history of the ancient empire in Southeast Asia

👍👍 Historical site, 1200-1300 years.

Royal estate established in 1909, with multiple throne halls & lush grounds with fountains.

Crumbling religious site with Buddha images carved on the external walls & several ornate stupas.

👍👍 This place could be dated back since Khmer Empire. The front gate in stone is a replica of the ancient Khmer work. There are plenty of the things to visit here. From different generation Khmer - Dvaravati - Sukhothai and Ayuthaya in one place. It is a bit messy but still a nice place to discover.

Hilltop site with a statue of the founder of the Thai navy & panoramic views of the city & bay.

Monumental, art deco-influenced building from the 1940s, now housing a design resource center.

Built in 1782, this ornate royal palace complex now houses a museum & is open to visitors.