Bang Lamphu, Bangkok

Name: Bang Lamphu
Address: Bangkok, Thailand

#491 among attractions in Bangkok

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Bang Lamphu or spelled Banglampoo and Banglamphu is a neighbourhood in Bangkok located in Phra Nakhon District. The history of the Bang Lamphu community dates to the establishment of the Rattanakosin Kingdom, or earlier. Bang Lamphu covers an area north of Phra Nakhon in Rattanakosin Island from Phra Athit Road to Samsen Road, which leads toward Dusit District. ()

Coordinates: 13°45'46"N, 100°29'49"E

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กรุงรัตนโกสินทร์ (พระนคร)Bangkok Thailand

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Bang Lamphu – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Khaosan Road, Democracy Monument, Bangkok National Museum, Front Palace.

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Area with shops and rooms for backpackers
Khaosan Road, Bangkok
7 min walk • Khaosan Road, often referred to as the gateway to Southeast Asia's backpacking culture, is an iconic shopping district nestled in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. This vibrant street is a melting pot of international travelers, street vendors, and nighttime revelers...
0.5 miSE
Dramatic monument in a city park
Democracy Monument, Bangkok
14 min walk • In the heart of Bangkok, Thailand, stands a significant historical structure known as the Democracy Monument. This memorial, located on Ratchadamnoen Avenue, was erected in 1940 to commemorate the 1932 Siamese coup d'état which led to the establishment of a...
0.5 miSW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Bangkok National Museum, Bangkok
12 min walk • The Bangkok National Museum is the main branch museum of the National Museums in Thailand and also one of the largest museums in Southeast Asia. It features exhibits of Thai art and history. It occupies the former palace of the vice king, set between Thammasat University and the National Theater, facing Sanam Luang.
0.5 miSW
Palace
Front Palace, Bangkok
13 min walk • Krom Phra Ratchawang Bowon Sathan Mongkhon กรมพระราชวังบวรสถานมงคล, colloquially known as the Front Palace, was the title of the uparaja of Siam, variously translated as "viceroy", "vice king" or "Lord/Prince of the Front Palace", as the titleholder resided in the physical residence of the same name.
~1440 ftSE
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Buddhist temple
Wat Bowonniwet, Bangkok
7 min walk • Wat Pavaranivesh Vihara Ratchawarawihan is a major Buddhist temple in Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok, Thailand. Being the residence of Nyanasamvara Suvaddhana; the late Supreme Patriarch of Thailand, it is the final resting place of two former kings of Chakri Dynasty; King Vajiravudh and King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
0.5 miNE
Vintage temple with a towering Buddha
Wat Intharawihan, Bangkok
13 min walk • Wat Intharawihan or Wat Intharavihan is a Third Class Royal wat located in the Phra Nakhon District of Bangkok, Thailand. It is noted for its 32 metres high standing Buddha statue known as Luang Pho To or "Phra Si Ariyamettrai" that was erected on the inspiration of the still highly revered abbott Somdej Toh.
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Bridge
Rama VIII Bridge, Bangkok
12 min walk • The Rama VIII Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge crossing the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand. It was built to alleviate traffic congestion on the nearby Phra Pinklao Bridge. Construction of the bridge took place from 1999 to 2002.
~1300 ftNE
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Wat Sam Phraya, Bangkok
7 min walk • Wat Sam Phraya is a Thai royal temple of the third class, located in Wat Sam Phraya Sub-district, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok. Formerly called Wat Sak or Wat Bang Khun Phrom, it was presumably built in the Ayutthaya period. It was restored and given its present name in the Bangkok era.
0.4 miN
Museum, Specialty museum
Bank of Thailand Museum, Bangkok
11 min walk • Bank of Thailand Museum is a museum in Bangkok. The museum is housed in the Bang Khun Phrom Palace, the former residence of Prince Paribatra Sukhumbandhu, who was the 33rd son of King Chulalongkorn. The Bank of Thailand, Northern Region also has a museum in Chiang Mai. In June 2017, the museum was reopened.
0.5 miSW
Palace
Front Palace, Bangkok
13 min walk • The Front Palace, officially the Phraratchawang Bowon Sathanmongkhon, was the residence of the royal holder of the same title during the early-to-mid Rattanakosin Kingdom.
0.4 miW
Bridge
Phra Pin-klao Bridge, Bangkok
11 min walk • The Somdet Phra Pinklao Bridge is a bridge near the Grand Palace over the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand. It links Rattanakosin Island with Thonburi.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bang Lamphu?

Nearby attractions include Chakraphong Mosque, Bangkok (2 min walk), Phra Athit Road, Bangkok (4 min walk), Talat Yot, Bangkok (5 min walk), Wat Chana Songkhram, Bangkok (5 min walk).

How to get to Bang Lamphu by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bang Lamphu:

Bus

Chakrabongse • Lines: 3, A4, S1 (4 min walk)
Phra Athit • Lines: 3, A4, S1 (5 min walk)

Ferry

Phra Arthit • Lines: เรือด่วนพิเศษธงส้ม, เรือท่องเที่ยวเจ้าพระยา, เรือประจำทาง (ไม่มีธง) (6 min walk)
Phra Pin Klao Bridge • Lines: เรือด่วนพิเศษธงส้ม, เรือด่วนพิเศษธงเขียว, เรือด่วนพิเศษธงเหลือง, เรือประจำทาง (ไม่มีธง) (11 min walk)

Metro

Sam Yot • Lines: MRT Blue (30 min walk)
Bang Yi Khan • Lines: MRT Blue (33 min walk)