Bangkok, Thailand

Phra Sumen Fort

Phra Sumen Fort, Bangkok

An octagonal whitewashed fort raised in the 1780s to defend King Rama I's new Rattanakosin capital. One of only two surviving from fourteen original forts, it stands beside the Chao Phraya in riverside Santichaiprakan Park.

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Roots Earth has a longer story for Phra Sumen Fort, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Location

Coordinates: 13.76389, 100.49583

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