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Three Kings Monument
Thailand
Continue to the historic square around the Three Kings Monument.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Three Kings Monument
Welcome to the Three Kings Monument, the civic and historical heart of Chiang Mai. We stand here in the center of the Old City, at a site that commemorates the very birth of this 'New World City.' Before us are three bronze…
Listen in the app2King Mangrai — The Architect of a New City
Focus your attention on the central figure of the monument: King Mangrai. Born in twelve thirty-eight, Mangrai was a visionary leader who consolidated the various Tai principalities into the powerful Lanna Kingdom. …
Listen in the app3The Alliance — Ramkhamhaeng and Ngam Muang
Now, let us examine the two kings flanking Mangrai. To the left is King Ramkhamhaeng the Great of the Sukhothai Kingdom, perhaps the most famous king in all of Thai history, credited with the creation of the Thai alphabet. …
Listen in the app4The Former Provincial Hall — A Colonial Backdrop
Behind the monument stands an elegant, white two-story building. This is the former Provincial Hall, built in nineteen twenty-four during the reign of King Rama the Sixth. …
Listen in the app5The Ritual of the Wai — Contemporary Devotion
Observe the area immediately at the base of the statues. You will see tables filled with marigold garlands, incense sticks, and candles. …
Listen in the app6The Plaza — The City's Civic Living Room
The large open space surrounding the monument functions as the city's civic 'living room.' In a city of narrow lanes and dense temples, this plaza provides a rare sense of openness and airiness. It is a place where the people of…
Listen in the app7The Inthakin Connection — Guardians of the Heart
It is important to note the geographical and spiritual link between this monument and Wat Chedi Luang, which we explored earlier. In ancient times, the 'Heart of the City' or the City Pillar was located right here, in the center…
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As we conclude our time at the Three Kings Monument, I hope you have gained a deeper appreciation for the 'Meeting of the Kings' and the vision it required to build a 'New World City' in the thirteenth century. These three…
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What is Three Kings Monument?
Three Kings Monument is a place in Thailand with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Thailand |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 18.7903, 98.9874 |
| Last updated |
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