Although this royal palace, a summer residence built by Phra Narai in the 17C with the help of French architects, shows the influence of the Sun King, it is still difficult to imagine the full splendour of its past. Behind its ramparts, three courtya..

Considered as the “children” of the god Kala (the guardian of temples), the monkeys here are king, to such an extent that the inhabitants of Lopburi organise a sumptuous royal banquet in their honour every November, as well as, no doubt, to thank the..

The city of Lopburi has given its name to an artistic school inspired by Khmer art. Its temples saw the development of the prang – a tower-sanctuary in the shape of a corn cob, which symbolises the mythical axis of the world (Mount Meru) – and of s..

Three monumental gates lead to this estate, the remains of which bear witness to the fortune and power of the royal adviser, Constantin Faulkon. With its Western style of architecture, Vichayen House could easily blend into a European city. Located c..