The map of Rattanakosin
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The map of Rattanakosin shows the location of historical sites in the old city, around Sanam Luang, Lak Muang the City Pillar Shrine, the Grand Palace, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and Wat Pho.
Please refer to the interactive map of Rattanakosin below. Click on the pointers for the major attractions and landmarks.
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The northern half of the map covers Sanam Luang, National Gallery and the Monument to the Expeditionary Force. The National Theater and National Museum occupy some of the buildings of the former Front Palace during the reign of King Rama I. Part of the palace grounds is now Thammasat University.
Wat Mahathat and the Buddhist University are further to the south. The Silpakorn University of Fine Arts and the Silapa Bhirasri Memorial Museum are located at the south-western edge of Sanam Luang.
The City Pillar Shrine, the foundation of the old city, is across the road at the south-eastern corner of Sanam Luang. The Ministry of Defence with its ring of cannon is just south of the City Pillar Shrine.
The Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha are to the south and are the main attractions of Rattanakosin. Wat Po the temple with the huge reclining Buddha is to the south of the Grand Palace.
Other historical places on this side of the Sanam Luang are Saranrom Park and the King Rama VI Musuem. Chareon Krung Road, the oldest road in Bangkok, starts from where the museum is located.
A convenient way to get there is by Chao Phraya river boat to one of the river piers in the area, at Chang Pier or Tien Pier. For details of the piers, please see Chao Phraya river piers.
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