Saphan Lek, Bangkok

Name: Saphan Lek
Address: Bangkok, Thailand

#415 among attractions in Bangkok

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Saphan Lek is the name of a bridge and a now-extinct makeshift market near the bridge in Bangkok. Now officially known as Damrong Sathit Bridge, the bridge was originally built to carry the Charoen Krung Road across Khlong Ong Ang during 1862–1864. It had a steel structure supporting a wooden floor, with an opening mechanism that allowed boats to pass. The bridge was rebuilt in 1900 under the supervision of Carlo Allegri, and named Damrong Sathit in honour of Prince Damrong Rajanubhab. It was yet again rebuilt with reinforced concrete in the reign of King Prajadhipok, and is now a recognised ancient monument. ()

Local name: สะพานเหล็กCoordinates: 13°44'49"N, 100°30'14"E

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กรุงรัตนโกสินทร์ (ป้อมปราบศัตรูพ่าย)Bangkok Thailand

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Saphan Lek – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Giant Swing, Trok Mo Market, Wat Suthat, Old Siam Plaza.

0.4 miNW
Historic site of religious ceremonies
Giant Swing, Bangkok
11 min walk • The Giant Swing, known as Sao Ching Cha in Thai, stands as a historic monument in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. This towering structure, painted in vivid red hues, reaches a height of 21.15 meters and is an emblem of the city's deep cultural and spiritual heritage.
0.4 miNW
Market, Shopping
Trok Mo Market, Bangkok
10 min walk • Trok Mo Market, also known as Thesa Market, or officially as Ratchabophit Phatthana Community, is a wet market and community in Bangkok. It is regarded as one of Bangkok's busiest and oldest with most vibrant markets.
~1580 ftNW
Buddhist temple with iconic Giant Swing
Wat Suthat, Bangkok
8 min walk • Wat Suthat Thepwararam is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand. It is a royal temple of the first grade, one of ten such temples in Bangkok. Construction was begun by King Rama I in 1807. In the beginning, it was initially called "Wat Maha Sutthawat" and was located in the combretum grove.
~1490 ftW
13°44'44"N • 100°30'0"E
Old Siam Plaza, Bangkok
8 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
~1150 ftSE
Temple
Wat Chai Chana Songkhram, Bangkok
6 min walk • Wat Chai Chana Songkhram, or written as Wat Chaichana Songkhram is a Thai Buddhist temple located in the area of Khlong Thom not far from Chinatown, or popularly known as Yaowarat.
~840 ftNW
Park
Rommaninat Park, Bangkok
5 min walk • Rommaninat Park or spelt Romaneenart Park, commonly known as Khuk Kao is a public park in Bangkok. Located between Siriphong and Maha Chai Roads, Samran Rat Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon District between Giant Swing, Wat Suthat and Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre.
~1770 ftW
Shopping, Department store
Nightingale–Olympic, Bangkok
9 min walk • Nightingale–Olympic or The Nightingale–Olympic Co.LTD. Thai: ไนติงเกล-โอลิมปิก; or Nightingale is a department store in Thailand. It is the oldest shopping mall that still operating in Bangkok and all of Thailand, located at Tri Phet Road, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok's Wang Burapha and Phahurat neighborhoods.
0.4 miS
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Wat Bophit Phimuk, Bangkok
11 min walk • Wat Bophit Phimuk Worawihan, or simple known as Wat Bophit Phimuk is a second grade royal temple in Bangkok, located on Chakkrawat Road, Chakkrawat Sub-district, Samphanthawong District near the foot of Phra Pok Klao Bridge on periphery of Chakkrawat Sub-district, Samphanthawong...
0.4 miNW
Museum
Bamrung Chat Satsana Ya Thai, Bangkok
11 min walk • Bamrungchat Satsana Yathai or familiarly known as Ban Mowaan is a traditional Thai medicine store and historic building located at 9, Soi Thesa, Bamrung Mueang Road, Wat Ratchabophit Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok.
~1640 ftSW
Sacred and religious sites
Chao Mae Thapthim Shrine, Bangkok
8 min walk • Chao Mae Thapthim Shrine is a historic Chinese joss house located at 257 Chakkraphet Road, Wang Burapha Phirom Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok near foot of Phra Pok Klao Bridge and Phahurat area, also known as Little India.
~550 ftS
Shopping, Market
Thieves' Market, Bangkok
3 min walk • Woeng Nakhon Khasem is a market in the Samphanthawong District, Bangkok, Thailand. It is popularly known as the "Thieves Market" as formerly mostly stolen goods were sold there.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Saphan Lek?

Nearby attractions include Sam Yot, Bangkok (2 min walk), Thieves' Market, Bangkok (3 min walk), Bangkok Corrections Museum, Bangkok (4 min walk), Rommaninat Park, Bangkok (5 min walk).

How to get to Saphan Lek by public transport?

The nearest stations to Saphan Lek:

Metro

Sam Yot • Lines: MRT Blue (4 min walk)
Wat Mangkon • Lines: MRT Blue (14 min walk)

Bus

53 (13 min walk)
Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall • Lines: 2, 511, S1 (17 min walk)

Ferry

Rachawongse • Lines: เรือด่วนพิเศษธงส้ม, เรือด่วนพิเศษธงเขียว, เรือด่วนพิเศษธงเหลือง, เรือท่องเที่ยวเจ้าพระยา, เรือประจำทาง (ไม่มีธง) (15 min walk)
Phanfa Leelard • Lines: Golden Mount (16 min walk)

Train

Bangkok (26 min walk)
Yommarat (37 min walk)