Varadis Palace, Bangkok

#169 among attractions in Bangkok

Museum, History museum, Art Nouveau architecture

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Facts and practical information

Varadis Palace is the former residence of Prince Tisavarakumarn, the Prince Damrong Rajanubhab on Lan Luang Road in Bangkok, Thailand. The palace was built in 1911 by German architect Karl Döhring during the reign of King Rama V to the reign of King Rama VI. After Prince Tisavarakumarn died at this palace on 1 December 1943, the palace was preserved by his heir Mom Rajawongse Sangkadis Diskul, former Ambassador to Malaysia, Switzerland and the Vatican and presently by his great grandson, Mom Luang Panadda Diskul, former Provincial Governor of Nakhon Pathom and Chiang Mai and a member of the House of Senate. ()

Local name: วังวรดิศ Coordinates: 13°45'20"N, 100°30'47"E

Address

204 Lan Luang Rdกรุงรัตนโกสินทร์ (ป้อมปราบศัตรูพ่าย)Bangkok 10100 Thailand

Contact

+66 2 280 3150

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Varadis Palace – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wat Saket, Rama I Road, Rajadamnern Stadium, Debsirin School.

0.4 miW
Temple known for gold chedi and city views
Wat Saket, Bangkok
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0.6 miSE
Shopping, Shopping district
Rama I Road, Bangkok
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0.5 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Rajadamnern Stadium, Bangkok
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0.6 miS
Museum
Debsirin School, Bangkok
16 min walk • Debsirin School is a boys' secondary school in Thailand. Founded by King Chulalongkorn in 1885, its alumni include King Ananda Mahidol, Malaysia's founding father Tunku Abdul Rahman, more than 70 cabinet members, including 5 prime ministers, and numerous military leaders and dignitaries.
~1300 ftN
Market, Shopping
Talat Nang Loeng, Bangkok
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0.5 miW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple
Wat Ratchanatdaram, Bangkok
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0.5 miW
Forts and castles
Mahakan Fort, Bangkok
12 min walk • The fortifications of Bangkok consist of several series of defensive structures built to protect the city during the late Ayutthaya to early Rattanakosin periods.
0.5 miSE
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Wat Borom Niwat, Bangkok
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0.5 miW
Museum, History museum, Art gallery
King Prajadhipok Museum, Bangkok
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0.6 miNW
Bridge
Makkhawan Rangsan Bridge, Bangkok
16 min walk • Makkhawan Rangsan Bridge is an historic bridge of inner Bangkok. The bridge spans Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem on Ratchadamnoen avenue on the border of Bang Khun Phrom sub-district, Phra Nakhon district and Wat Sommanat sub-district, Pom Prap Sattru Phai district with Dusit sub-district, Dusit district.
0.5 miN
Bridge
Chamai Maru Chet Bridge, Bangkok
14 min walk • Chamai Maru Chet Bridge is a historic bridge in Bangkok located on Phitsanulok Road, Suan Chitlada Sudditrict, Dusit District in the area of Government House near Rajavinit Mathayom School, Nang Loeng Racecourse, Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon: Nang Loeng Campus and Wat Benchamabophit.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Varadis Palace?

Nearby attractions include Lan Luang Road, Bangkok (3 min walk), Wat Sitaram, Bangkok (5 min walk), Chaturaphak Rangsarit Bridge, Bangkok (6 min walk), Talat Nang Loeng, Bangkok (7 min walk).

How to get to Varadis Palace by public transport?

The nearest stations to Varadis Palace:

Bus

2 • Lines: 2, 511, 8, S1 (3 min walk)
A4 to Don Mueang airport 50bth • Lines: 2, 511, A4, S1 (11 min walk)

Ferry

Talad Bobae • Lines: Golden Mount (7 min walk)
แยกหลานหลวง (7 min walk)

Train

Yommarat (16 min walk)
Uruphong (24 min walk)

Metro

Sam Yot • Lines: MRT Blue (24 min walk)
Wat Mangkon • Lines: MRT Blue (25 min walk)