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Khao Wang
Phra Nakhon Khiri ( th, อุทยานประวัติศาสตร์พระนครคีรี) is a historical park in Phetchaburi, Thailand on a hill overlooking the city. The name ''Phra Nakhon Khiri'' means 'holy city hill', but locals know it better as ''Khao Wang'', meaning 'hill with palace'. The park consists of three building groups on the three peaks of the 95 m hill. On the western peak is the palace with adjoining structures. On the middle or central peak is a big chedi named ''Phra That Chom Phet''. The eastern peak houses the ''Wat Phra Kaeo'', the royal temple, built in similar fashion to the ''Wat Phra Kaeo'' in Bangkok. The whole complex was built as a summer palace by King Mongkut Mongkut ( th, มงกุฏ; 18 October 18041 October 1868) was the fourth monarch of Siam (Thailand) under the House of Chakri, titled Rama IV. He ruled from 1851 to 1868. His full title in Thai was ''Phra Bat Somdet Phra Menthora Ramathibod ..., with con ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Historical Parks Of Thailand
Historical parks in Thailand ( th, อุทยานประวัติศาสตร์) are managed by the Fine Arts Department, a sub-division of the Ministry of Education. There are currently eleven parks, with four them registered as World Heritage Sites by the UNESCO. See also * List of protected areas of Thailand This is a list of protected areas in Thailand: National parks in the Thai highlands * Chae Son National Park * Doi Chong National Park * Doi Inthanon National Park * Doi Khun Tan National Park * Doi Luang National Park * Doi Pha Hom Pok Nati ... References * *{{cite journal, journal=Trips Magazine, volume=6, issue=67, date=May 2002, title=10 historical parks around Thailand, issn=0859-5291 Parks in Thailand Fine Arts Department (Thailand) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |