Royal & historic · Bangkok
Phra Sumen Fort
ป้อมพระสุเมรุ
One of two surviving 18th-century watchtowers of old Bangkok.
Address
QF7W+H7W, Thanon Phra Athit, Khwaeng Chana Songkhram, Khet Phra Nakhon
About
The 1783 octagonal fort stood with 13 others around the old city wall. Fronts Santichaiprakan Park on the Chao Phraya — bring takeaway and watch the river at dusk.
Best time to visit
Late afternoon through sunset
Tips
Free, always open. Pair with Santichaiprakan Park below and Phra Athit cafés behind.
Tags
- Riverside
- Park
- Photogenic