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Sanam Chandra Palace

Thailand · 20th century

Sanam Chandra Palace in Thailand
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Sanam Chandra Palace (Thai: พระราชวังสนามจันทร์; RTGS: Sanam Chan; "Moon Plaza") is a palace complex built by Vajiravudh in Nakhon Pathom province, Thailand, 56 km (35 mi) west of Bangkok. The palace complex is about a kilometer away from the Phra Pathommachedi. The complex consists of five buildings and a Ganesh shrine. Part of the palace is also the site of Silpakorn University, Sanam Chandra Palace Campus since 1965.

Text adapted from “Sanam Chandra Palace” on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Sanam Chandra Palace ranks #3,487 of 9,035 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #7 of the 21 mapped in Thailand. Founded 1902, one of 161 atlas entries founded in the 20th century. Its Wikipedia articles were opened 2,686 times in the last 60 days, more than 76% of the atlas. The nearest day-trip guide is Bangkok, 51 km away. See how Thailand compares in the castle statistics.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sanam Chandra Palace?

Sanam Chandra Palace stands in Thailand, at 13.81896°, 100.04608°.

When was Sanam Chandra Palace built?

The atlas dates its founding to 1902. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.

How famous is Sanam Chandra Palace?

In this atlas's fame ranking: #3,487 of 9,035 worldwide, and #7 in Thailand. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.

What is the nearest castle to Sanam Chandra Palace?

Wichien Chodok Fort, about 39 km away.

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