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“Chandrakasem Palace Visit the palace walls and gates Chaturamuk pavilion Phisai Salalak Throne Hall (Endoscope Tower) and Phiman Rattaya Hall”

On the bank of Pasak River, this palace was built during the reign of King Maha Thammaraja, the 17th Ayutthaya monarch, for his son's residence (King Naresuan). Like other ruins, the palace was destroyed by the Burmese and left unrepaired for a long time. King Mongkut of the presentChakri dynasty ordered reconstructoin of this Later, palace for use as a residence during his the occasional visits to Ayutthaya. Some of the more stery. interesting sites are:

Palace walls and gates It is a new creation in the reign of King Rama 4. The original territory was wider than what is seen today. Because the foundation of the throne was excavated outside the inner temple wall and brick remains were found in many prisons.
Chaturamuk pavilion a wooden tabernacle Located in the pavilion near the eastern gate of the palace. Formerly the residence of King Mongkut. Royal visit Currently exhibiting Chinese porcelain. Ancient weapons and consumer goods of King Mongkut.
Phisai Salalak Throne Hall (The Telescope Tower) is a four-story tower on the western edge of the palace. Built in the reign of King Narai the Great But it was broken down when the city was destroyed at the second time. The present tower was built in the reign of King Rama IV on the original foundation. He used it as a residence to look at the stars.
Phimanrattaya Throne Hall It is a group building in the middle of the palace. Used to be the location of the county and provincial hall for many years. At present, it displays Buddha images, deities, and votive tablets of various eras. And carved woodwork from the Ayutthaya period.

Open for visits every day from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.