# Bangkok City Pillar Shrine (Lak Mueang)

Bangkok, Thailand

The Bangkok City Pillar Shrine, or Lak Mueang, was raised in 1782 by Rama I as his new capital's first building. Its gilded founding pillar houses the city's guardian spirits and draws constant offerings.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Bangkok City Pillar Shrine (Lak Mueang), with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 13.7525, 100.4938

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