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NEARBY
ATTRACTIONS
Sanctuary of Truth
206/2 Moo 5, Soi Naklua 12, Naklua, Banglamung, Chonburi
(+66) 38 367 229 - 30
http://www.sanctuaryoftruth.com/
Open daily from 8.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m.
From it’s perch on Laem Ratchvate
Cape, the Sanctuary of Truth, or
Prasat Satchatham, appears like a
palace for the pantheons of Hindu
and Buddhist deities. Started in
1981 as an act of homage to Eastern
philosophy, ancient knowledge and Its four gopurams, or gateways, facing the four directions,
the earliest visions of the earth, this are covered with motifs that reflect Thai, Indian, Khmer,
imposing, entirely wooden edifice Mon, Chinese and Sri Lankan artistic traditions with
with a spire that rises to 105 meters, carvings depicting such epics as the Mahabharata and
is not expected to be completed Ramayana. The intricate craftsmanship of the many
until 2050. The inspiration of artisans who have been and are still involved in creating
the late tycoon Lek Viriyaphant, this masterpiece is truly extraordinary.
the sanctuary itself reflects the
architecture of the Ayutthaya period.
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