| Page Views: 1,177 Last Visit to Phetchaburi: September, 2002 | Holy City by kyoub - last update: Jan 24, 2005 |
In the late 19th century, King Mongkut (Rama IV) built a hill-top palace on the outskirts of Petchaburi town, just 50 km north of Hua Hin.
Phra Nakhon Khiri Palace or Khao Wang Palace had its own observatory, overlooking the river and sea. It was here the King embarked on a study of astronomy that culminated in him accurately predicting the exact time of a solar eclipse.
This 92-metre hillock is on the northern approach to Phetchaburi provincial capital. Phetchaburi residents refer to it as Khao Wang, literally Palace Hill. |
|  | Going up The area is now known as Phra Nakhon Khiri National Museum and is open to the public every day from 9.00 AM until 4.00 PM
You don't have to climb the steps to get to the top, there is a cable car that takes you there. |
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sourbugger Tue May 27, 2008 23:38 UTC
giant terror bunnies ? been watching python's holy grail again ? | VeronicaG Sun Jul 1, 2007 00:57 UTC
The Royal Palace was stunning--I can imagine how wonderful it would be to reside there. Nice page, Kay. | deecat Fri Mar 30, 2007 17:58 UTC
Another enchanting location in another exotic place. Always a delight to read your insights and see the beauty of the photos. | matcrazy1 Wed Feb 7, 2007 16:31 UTC
Beautiful palace and artworks. |
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