Antal indlæg: 1875 Tilmeldt: 23.10.09 Status: Offline
Giant kings statues consecrated in Hua Hin. The statues of the seven former great kings. Standing in line at the park are the statues of King Ramkhamhaeng of the Sukhothai period; King Naresuan and King Narai of the Ayutthaya period; King Taksin of the Thon Buri period; and King Buddha Yodfa Chulalok, King Mongkut and King Chulalongkorn of the Rattanakosin period.
Antal indlæg: 1875 Tilmeldt: 23.10.09 Status: Offline
Rajabhakti Park is a historic park to honor the seven Great Kings of Siam. The park is situated near Hua Hin, Thailand and managed by the Royal Thai Army. The park highlights are the giant statues of the seven kings:
1. King Ramkhamhaeng (Sukhothai period)
2. King Naresuan (Ayutthaya period)
3. King Narai (Ayutthaya period)
4. King Taksin (Thonburi period)
5. King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke (Rama I and founder of Chakri dynasty – Rattanakosin period)
6. King Mongkut (Rama IV of Rattanakosin period)
7. King Chulalongkorn (King Rama V of Rattanakosin period)
"Rajabhakti Park" has a total area of about 222 Rais (355,200 SQM.), consisting of three main parts:
1. The 7 Great Kings Monuments. The giant bronze statues with average height of 13.9 meters situated in an area of about 5 Rais (8,000 SQM.).
2. The Plaza has approximately 91 Rais (145,600 SQM.) for the ceremony and events.
3. Museum buildings and history exhibits hosting the collections of Thai Royal history and Royal duties of 7 great kings of Siam, from the Sukhothai period to Rattanakosin period. It will situate at the base Royal Monuments.
The surrounding recreation area with public park, landscape and other infrastructure a are located in the remaining 126 Rais (201,600 SQM.).