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Phra Pathom Chedi ]
The provincial capital's major landmark is the Phra Pathom
Chedi, the world's tallest Buddhist monument. The 380-foot-chedi
dominates the provincial capital and marks the spot where, it is
believed, Buddhism was introduced to the Thailand-to-be more than 2,000
years ago. The orange-tiled chedi dates from the mid-1850s, and encases
an earlier chedi attracts Buddhist pilgrims from all over the world, and
hosts each November a ten-day fair which combines merriment and
traditional entertainment with solemn religious merit making.
[
Center of Musical Cultural Ban Song-Sang ]
At Ratchadamnoen Rd., Muang District.
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Wat Phra Mainru ]
is situated on Phetkasem Road near the moat of the town. This
temple has an exotic and beautiful pagoda. The marble Buddha image is
also in Burmese style. It is a very splendid temple.
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National Museum of Phra Pathom Chedi ]
Located within the compound of Phra Pathom Chedi, are some
ancient arts and objects which are mainly of Dvaravati style which are
housed in the museum.
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Wat Phra Patone Chedi ]
An ancient Wat of Dvaravati Period, it is located at Suan
Nantha Utthayan, Tambon Jorakeh. A number of religious arts, artifacts
can be found in this wat such as bronze Buddha images, parts of the limb
of the Buddha image Sila Kao and the guarding giant, lion including
parts of the intricately decorative items of the ruined Chedi.
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Wat Don Yai Hom ]
Located in Tambon Don Yai Hom, it is generally known as "Wat
KokYai Hom". At the present time, it is an archaeological site, a ruin
which is called "Nearn Phra". Regarding Wat Kok Yai Hom which was
located in Moo 3, Tambon Don Yai Hom is an old wat which has become
almost dilapidated.
[ Sanam Chan Palace ]
Located about 2 kms, west of Phra Pathom Chedi, covering an
area of 888 rai, 3 ngarn, 4 sq wah, there are a number of exquisite
royal residences and palaces during the reign of King Rama VI available
as follows: Piman Pathom Hall, Wat-Charee Rommaya Hall, The Charli
Mongkol Asna building, The Marie Raja Rata Ballang building, The Tabkaew
Hall, The Tabkwan Hall, Ruen Tabcharoen, The Monument of King Rama VI,
Sri Nam Chand.

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