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Capital: Lopburi
Location: Central Thailand
Neighboring provinces
North: Petchabun, Nakhon Sawan and Chaiyaphum
South: Saraburi, Ayutthaya and Ang Thong
West: Singburi
East: Nakhon Ratchasima
From Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima: 154 km
Photo: Phra Narai Ratchanivej |
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| Lopburi |
Lop Buri, formerly known as “Lawo”, was one of the important ancient towns of the Khmers from the 10th – 13th century. Many Khmer ruins are found in and around this town. During the Ayutthaya period, King Narai the Great established Lopburi as the second capital with the help of French architects. Most of the architecture of that time reflects the mixture of Thai and Western styles. Lop Buri is 153 kilometers north of Bangkok.
It covers an area of 6,199 square kilometers
and is administratively divided into 11 districts (Amphoes):
Mueang Lop Buri, Phatthana Nikhom, Khok Samrong, Chai Badan, Tha Wung, Ban Mi Tha Luang, Sa Bot, Khok Charoen, Lam Sonthi, Nong Muang |
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National parks in Thailand |
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How to get:
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By Car
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By Bus
There are buses leaving regularly from the Northern Bus Terminal, Mo Chit.
Address:
Northern-Northeastern Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2 Bus Terminal),
Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road, Bangkok
Tel: 02 936 2852-66
BTS Sky Train: Mo Chit (N8)
Web: www.transport.co.th |
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By Rail
The State Railway of Thailand operates daily trains to Lopburi. For more information contact Bangkok's Hua Lamphong Railway Grand Station.
Address:
Hua Lamphong, Rama IV Road
Tel: 02 223 7010, 02 223 7020
Web: www.railway.co.th |
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| Phra Narai Ratchanivet |
| Amphoe Muang |
| This ancient palace of the Ayutthaya Dynasty is a good example of the significant historical architecture of the Lopburi period. The rectangular site covers approximately 7 hectares. |
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Phra Prang Sam Yot
Amphoe Muang |
| Is a Buddhist building of the Mahayana sect in the art style of Lopburi period (18th Buddhist century). |
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Tourist attractions
and places of interest in Lopburi
- Statue of King Narai the Great
- Wat Phra Si Rattana Maha That
- Wat Choeng Tha
- Wat Sao Thong Thong
- Lopburi Zoo
- Wat Kawisararam
Was formerly called Wat Khwit. |
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Phra Kan Shrine - San Phra Kan
Amphoe Muang |
| Is a temple in the Brahman religion. Dating from the 16th Buddhist century, it is built of laterite slabs laid on top of each other with a wide base. |
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Prang Khaek
Amphoe Muang |
| Prang Khaek is located between Phra Narai Rachanivej and the official residence of ambassadors. It is not far from Phra Prang Sam Yot. |
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