All Culture and Landmarks

Bangkok’s cultural landmarks tell the story of the city through temples, historic neighbourhoods, riverside sites, museums, and public spaces that remain open and accessible to everyone. Beyond the well-known attractions, there are many places where visitors and locals can experience Bangkok’s heritage for free — from community museums and cultural centres to architectural landmarks and ceremonial spaces that are part of everyday city life. This category brings together free and low-cost cultural sites that offer insight into Bangkok’s history, traditions, and identity, making it easy to explore the city’s past and present without the need for tickets or tours.

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Explore Wat Pho in Bangkok. It is one of Bangkok’s oldest and most magnificent temples, home to the world-famous Reclining Buddha — a 46-meter-long golden

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Discover Victory Monument, one of Bangkok’s most recognizable landmarks and a major transportation hub. Built in 1941 to commemorate Thai soldiers who fought in the

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Discover Assumption Cathedral, Bangkok’s oldest Catholic church and a masterpiece of French Gothic architecture. Nestled in the historic Bang Rak district by the Chao Phraya

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Discover Wat Ratchanatdaram Worawihan, one of Bangkok’s most architecturally unique temples, best known for the magnificent Loha Prasat, or “Metal Castle.” Commissioned by King Rama

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Discover the Erawan Shrine, one of Bangkok’s most revered spiritual landmarks, dedicated to the Hindu god Brahma (Phra Phrom). Located at the busy Ratchaprasong intersection,

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Marvel at the architectural beauty of Wat Benchamabophit Dusitwanaram, famously known as the Marble Temple. Commissioned by King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) in 1899, this royal

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Discover Holy Redeemer Church, one of Bangkok’s most beautiful Catholic churches, renowned for its distinctive Thai-style architecture and peaceful surroundings. Built in 1954, this church

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Discover Sri Mariamman Temple, Bangkok’s oldest and most vibrant Hindu temple, located in the heart of the Silom district. Built in the 19th century by

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Visit Wat Bowonniwet Vihara, one of Bangkok’s most important royal temples and a revered center of Thai Buddhism. Established in the early 19th century, it

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Discover Chinatown (Yaowarat Road), one of Bangkok’s oldest and most vibrant neighborhoods, where Chinese heritage, Thai culture, and culinary delights blend in every corner. Established

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