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Travel Guide > Central > Phetchaburi > History and Culture

Palaces in Phetchaburi

A former royal resort, Phetchburi has some excellent palaces to visit…

Given its connection as a royal resort, Phetchaburi is one of the key destinations in Thailand for people interested in history and culture, especially that related to Thailand’s royal family. The province has a number of splendid palaces built by former monarchs. These are great palaces to visit and catch an insight into how Thailand was in bygone eras.



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Here is a list of palaces that you really should visit if you are in Phetchaburi.


Phetchaburi
Maruekkhathayawan Palace
Maruekkhathayawan Palace (‘Palace of Love and Hope’) is not often visited by tourists but it is a rare treat for those who do. Built of golden teak by King Rama VI in 1923, it is amongst the oldest of...
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Phraram Ratchaniwet

Built by King Chulachomklao (Rama V), Phraram Ratchaniwet is a royal palace comprising a collection of golden teak buildings joined by a series of elevated walkways. The buildings are European in d...
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