Immaculate Conception Church, Bangkok

Name: Immaculate Conception Church
Address: Thanon Samsen, Bangkok, 10300, Thailand
Telephone: +66 2 243 2617

#172 among attractions in Bangkok

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The Church of Immaculate Conception of Bangkok, also known as Wat Khamen, is the oldest Catholic church in Thailand. Its name Immaculate Conception comes from the Catholic belief that by the will of God the Virgin Mary was conceived free from original sin. The Church's history and construction is an example of the religious tolerance of the Thai people. ()

Local name: วัดคอนเซ็ปชัญ Coordinates: 13°46'37"N, 100°30'14"E

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Thanon Samsenกรุงรัตนโกสินทร์ (ดุสิต)Bangkok 10300 Thailand

Contact

+66 2 243 2617

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Immaculate Conception Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Immaculate Conception Church?

Nearby attractions include National Library of Thailand, Bangkok (8 min walk), Krung Thon Bridge, Bangkok (9 min walk), Thewet Naruemit Bridge, Bangkok (13 min walk), Sukhothai Palace, Bangkok (14 min walk).

How to get to Immaculate Conception Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Immaculate Conception Church:

Bus

3 • Lines: 3 (6 min walk)
มหาวิทยาลัยราชภัฏสวนสุนันทา - 3, 9ร, 16, 32, 33ร, 49, 51ร, 65, 110ร, 505 • Lines: 3 (7 min walk)

Ferry

Krung Thon Bridge • Lines: เรือด่วนพิเศษธงส้ม, เรือด่วนพิเศษธงเขียว, เรือประจำทาง (ไม่มีธง) (10 min walk)
ตลาดเทวราช (11 min walk)

Metro

Sirindhorn • Lines: MRT Blue (23 min walk)
Bang Phlat • Lines: MRT Blue (28 min walk)