Royal & historic · Bangkok
Democracy Monument
อนุสาวรีย์ประชาธิปไตย
A 1939 memorial to the end of absolute monarchy.
Address
Thanon Ratchadamnoen Klang, Khwaeng Wat Bowon Niwet, Khet Phra Nakhon
About
Four 24m wings, 75 cannons round the base — the numbers encode the 24 June 1932 revolution. Designed by Italian sculptor Corrado Feroci. A frequent site for political gatherings.
Best time to visit
Golden hour for photography
Tips
On Ratchadamnoen Ave. Walk east to Wat Ratchanatdaram or west to Phra Sumen Fort.
Tags
- Modernist
- Civic
- Ratchadamnoen