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Author : Nǣngnō̜i Saksī (M.R.),Naengnoi Suksri,Narisa Chakrabongse,Thanit Limpabandhu
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2013-09-25
Category : Bangkok (Thailand)
ISBN : 9749863410
A completely revised guide to this exquisite complex of buildings.
Author : Naengnoi Suksri
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0500974799
The Grand Palace is the jewel in the crown of the city of Bangkok, representing the finest flowering of Thai art and culture. Begun in 1782 by King Rama I, whose goal was to recreate the magnificence of the vanquished capital city of Ayutthaya, the Grand Palace is renowned as a glorious resource of Thai culture and decorative style.
Author : Naengnoi Suksri
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2003-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9748225852
Art and architecture of Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand; includes a chapter on royal ceremonies.
Author : Narisa Chakrabongse
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2019-12-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 6164510317
* An in-depth guide to the most important and sacred sites in BangkokThe area centered around the Grand Palace bordered by the Chao Phraya river on the west and Khlong Khu Muang Doem on the east is undoubtedly Bangkok's cultural center.Known as Rattanakosin Island, it is home to most of the city's most important temples - Wat Pho, Wat Rajabhopit, and Wat Mahathat, to mention just a few - as well as Museum Siam and the recently renovated National Museum. To the south of this iconic are is the famous flower market, while to the north is the tourist mecca of Khao San Road.Exploring Old Bangkok takes the visitor around all the most important sights as well as explaining the meaning of lesser-known landmarks such as the Pig memorial or the Monument to the Expeditionary Force. The guide also includes iconic sights on the west bank of the river such as Wat Arun and the royal barge museum. With the opening of the magnificent metro station, Sanam Chai, access to this center of culture and Thai art has never been easier. Alternatively, visitors can reach the area via the ever-popular tourist boats and maybe take a khlong trip from Tha Chang.Exploring Old Bangkok also features two fascinating walks and a pull-out map with suggestions of where to stay and where to eat.
Author : Michael Smithies
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015012068477
Old Bangkok traces the history of one of Asia's most fascinating cities. This stimulating and sympathetic account of this capital, founded in 1782, recaptures the early days and its expansion in the nineteenth century. Author Michael Smithies describes the principal temples and palaces thatstill survive as well as the corners and crafts that remain relatively unchanged. This book is a must-read for anyone who has been charmed by Bangkok.
Author : John Ross
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2009-05-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0557018382
A walking tour of historic Bangkok that guides the reader through the lesser-known, but still fascinating sites of the old city. The guidebook provides detailed descriptions and historical background information about the palaces, temples, forts and other remnants of the city's rich past.
Author : Anna Harriette Leonowens
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2022-05-28
Category : History
ISBN : EAN:8596547014867
The English Governess at the Siamese Court is a memoir of Anna Harriette Leonowens, who spent six years as a governess in the Royal Palace of Bangkok hired by the King of Siam to tutor his many children. The memoir was an inspiration for the beloved Broadway musical "The King and I" and several movies. Being a story of an unlikely friendship between two headstrong personalities, it is also a revealing peek at two very different cultures.
Author : Maryvelma O'Neil
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2008-09-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9780195342529
In this vibrant cultural history, Maryvelma O'Neil takes us on an engaging tour of Bangkok, revealing the rich ancient heritage of this fascinating city. The capital of the Kingdom of Thailand, Bangkok stands out as a place of extraordinary allure. Beginning as a floating city in a lush tropical setting, known to foreigners as the "Venice of the East," its majestic Grand Palace and glittering Buddhist temples today compete with chimneystacks and a jungle of skyscrapers. O'Neil illuminates a city rich in art, history, royal ceremony, and tradition and she uncovers fascinating pockets of traditional indigenous life and places of intense beauty hidden in Bangkok's labyrinthine lanes and alleys.
Author : Peter Louis Bonfitto
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 968 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2021-12-06
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9798216168300
This two-volume encyclopedia covers buildings and sites of global significance from prehistoric times to the present day, providing students with an essential understanding of architectural development and its impact on human societies. This two-volume encyclopedia provides an in-depth look at buildings and sites of global significance throughout history. The volumes are separated into four regional sections: 1) the Americas, 2) Europe, 3) Africa and the Middle East, and 4) Asia and the Pacific. Four regional essays investigate the broader stylistic and historical contexts that describe the development of architecture through time and across the globe. Entries explore the unique importance of buildings and sites, including the megalithic wonder of Stonehenge and the imposing complex of Angkor Wat. Entries on Spanish colonial missions in the Americas and the medieval Islamic universities of the Sahara connect to broader building traditions. Other entries highlight remarkable stories of architectural achievement and memory, like those of Tuskegee University, a site hand-built by former slaves, or the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, which was built at the site of the atomic detonation. Each entry focuses on the architectural but includes strong consideration of the social impact, importance, and significance each structure has had in the past and in the present.
Author : Traveler's Paradise
Publisher : Traveler's Paradise via PublishDrive
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2017-12-19
Category : Travel
ISBN : PKEY:6610000043880
For those readers wanting to get the most out of life by visiting exotic destinations, this informative Travel Guide for Bangkok, Pattaya, Hua Hin (Thailand) offers readers sound advice for making traveling to exotic destinations a reality. Thailand is a great travel destination for many reasons, especially because, as explained in the guide’s introduction: “It is very easy to travel from Thailand by land to neighboring countries, or to fly from Thailand to any county in Asia or in the world.” Besides its introduction, this guidebook offers a section on Thailand in general along with three sections broken down into specific regions: Hua Hin, Bangkok, and Pattaya. The three specific geographical sections of Thailand in this book give readers all the information they need to inform their travel itinerary. Hua Hin is Thailand’s oldest resort town, a summer holiday destination for Thai royalty and affluent tourists since the 1920s. The location of both a historic and modern palace of Thai royalty, tourists can bicycle through the perfectly maintained gardens on the palace grounds or stroll the majestic beaches. As the capital city of the county, Bangkok offers historical and cultural attractions too numerous to take in during a single visit. Whether tourists wish to go shopping, tour museums, experience the vivacious nightlife, or take in the ancient temples, there is no excuse for being bored in this engaging city. Once a sleepy fishing village, Pattaya has become a must-see stop on any tourist’s visit to Thailand. Tourists must decide which of the many attractions will occupy their time: the Pattaya Elephant Village, a submarine adventure, the Underwater World, or any of a wide variety of indoor attractions. Wherever readers decide to stop in Thailand, a trip informed by the Travel Guide for Bangkok, Pattaya, Hua Hin (Thailand) is an experience never to be forgotten!
Author : Ron Emmons
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2010-09-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780756676582
Drawing on the same standards of accuracy as the acclaimed DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, The DK Top 10 Guides use exciting photography and excellent cartography to provide a reliable and useful travel guide. Dozens of Top 10 lists provide vital information on each destination, as well as insider tips, from avoiding the crowds to finding out the freebies. The DK Top 10 Guides take the work out of planning any trip.
Author : Insight Guides
Publisher : Apa Publications (UK) Limited
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2020-01-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781839052187
Insight Guides Explore Bangkok Travel made easy. Ask local experts. Focused travel guide featuring the very best routes and itineraries. Discover the best of Bangkok with this unique travel guide, packed full of insider information and stunning images. From making sure you don't miss out on must-see, top attractions like the Grand Palace, Temple of the Emerald Buddha and Wat Arun Ratchavararam, to discovering cultural gems, including the towering spires and stupas at Wat Pho, the blissful waterfall at Erawan National Park or the sky high flavours in Silom, the easy-to-follow, ready-made walking routes will save you time, and help you plan and enhance your visit to Thailand. Features of this travel guide to Bangkok: - 18 walks and tours: detailed itineraries feature all the best places to visit, including where to eat and drink along the way - Local highlights: discover the area's top attractions and unique sights, and be inspired by stunning imagery - Historical and cultural insights: immerse yourself in Thailand's rich history and culture, and learn all about its people, art and traditions - Insider recommendations: discover the best hotels, restaurants and nightlife using our comprehensive listings - Practical full-colour maps: with every major sight and listing highlighted, the full-colour maps make on-the-ground navigation easy - Key tips and essential information: packed full of important travel information, from transport and tipping to etiquette and hours of operation - Covers: Rattanakosin; Wat Arun and Wat Pho; Thonburi; The Old City; Dusit; Chinatown; Pathumwan; Silom; Banglamphu; Chatuchak; Nonthaburi and Ko Kret; West of Bangkok; Kanchanaburi; Samut Prakan; Ayutthaya; Phetchaburi; Hua Hin; Pattaya Looking for a comprehensive guide to Thailand? Check out Insight Guides Thailand for a detailed and entertaining look at all the country has to offer. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Michael Holland
Page : 45 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2024-07-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781105960031
Author : William Warren
Publisher : Reaktion Books
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2004-09-02
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781861894441
William Warren’s Bangkok is an informal portrait of this most vibrant and perplexing of modern cities. Divided into two parts, the first is a selective history, showing how Bangkok has developed over the last 200 years, while the second explores the contemporary face of the city through a series of personal impressions. The author explains how the charms of Bangkok and its people outweigh the disadvantages of pollution, traffic and stifling heat. He also introduces celebrities, such as the early kings of Thailand’s present dynasty and Anna Leonowens, heroine of The King and I, as well as Jim Thompson, the US-born silk entrepreneur and art collector who mysteriously vanished in the jungles of Malaysia. Bangkok provides a much needed history of the city, but is also imbued with the warmth of Warren’s love affair with its frenetic way of life.
Author : Lucy Ridout,Paul Gray
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2010-03-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781848368866
The Rough Guide to Bangkok is the ultimate travel guide to this frenetic city with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the best Bangkok attractions. From the royal temples and palaces of Ratanakos to the vibrant weekend market at Chatuchakwith, the hushed golden temples and ultra-hip designer boutiques, discover Bangkok's highlights inspired by dozens of colour photos. Find detailed historical coverage of the must-see sights and practical advice on getting around the city whilst relying on up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels, bars, clubs, shops and restaurants for all budgets. The Rough Guide to Bangkok includes two full-colour sections on Bangkok by boat and Thai cuisine and a crucial language section with basic words, phrases and handy tips for pronunciation. You'll find up-to-date information on excursions around the city, including trips to the grandiose ruins of Ayutthaya and the war sights along the River Kwai. Explore every corner of Bangkok with clear maps and expert backgound on everything from contemporary art to Thai Buddhism. Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Bangkok