River City is well-known as a centre for Asian art and antiques. Over a hundred shops feature rare Buddha images, old Chinese porcelain, wood crafted décor and a great variety of jewellery.
The Portuguese missionaries established Holy Rosary Church in 1786, following a land grant by King Rama I. The architecture seen today is the result of rebuilding carried out between 1891 and 1898.
The Guan Yu Shrine is dedicated to the ancient Chinese god of war, a legacy of the early Chinese immigrants who settled during the Ayutthaya era.
Named after King Rama VII, Phra Pok Klao Bridge was designed to alleviate traffic congestion on the adjacent Memorial Bridge.
In English, the bridge is commonly known as the Memorial Bridge. However, in Thai it is most commonly known as Phra Buddha Yodfa bridge, after King Rama I, the first King of the Chakri Dynasty.
Built in 1770 after the fall of Ayutthaya, Santa Cruz Church is a legacy of Thai-Portuguese relations that date back to the 16th century.
Wat Kalayanamitr was established by Chaophraya Nikornbadin and King Rama II named the temple "Kalayanamitr," which means "a good friend."
The fort was built in the reign of King Narai the Great and was badly damaged during a war between Thailand and France during the reign of King Phetracha.
Built in late 1909 as a riverside pavilion for Prince Chakrabongsebhuvanat, Chakrabongse House has been transformed into a boutique hotel by Prince Chulachakrabongse's daughter, MR Narisa.
One of Bangkok's best known landmarks, Wat Arun stands on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. King Rama IV gave the temple its present name - Wat Arun Rajwararam.
Wat Pho or the Temple of the Reclining Buddha was built in the reign of King Phetracha during the Ayutthaya Kingdom and is one of the oldest and largest Buddhist temples in Thailand.
The Royal Thai Navy built the Convention Hall for the APEC 2003 to hold a grand dinner for the participants and as a viewing facility for the Royal Barge Procession.
The Grand Palace was built in 1782 by King Rama I after Bangkok was established as the new capital of Thailand to serve as a residence and offices for the royal family.
The Temple of the Emerald Buddha or Wat Phra Kaew is situated within the Grand Palace and houses the world-renowned Emerald Buddha.
Wat Rakang or the Temple of the Golden Bell was built during the Ayutthaya Kingdom. King Taksin later restored and appointed it as a royal temple and the centre of the revision of the Tripiṭaka.
Somdet Phra Pin Klao Bridge was built in 1971 to help relieve traffic congestion. The bridge was named after the younger brother of King Rama IV, Somdet Phra Pin Klao.
Phra Athit Road is well-known to many foreigners as it leads to Khao San Road, the road made famous by the many backpackers it attracts. The area consists of several trendy bars and eateries.
Located near Phra Sumen Fort, Santichai Prakan Park commemorates the auspicious occasion of the sixth cycle birthday of His Majesty the King on 5 December 1999.
The palace was once home of King Chulalongkorn's 33rd son and was turned into government offices after the 1932 revolution. Since 1942, it has been the abode of the Bank of Thailand Museum.
King Rama IV resided at the temple during his time as a monk and later ordered the renovation and gave it its present name, Rajathiwas, which means "the residence of the King."
