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Phaulkon was its most famous resident. What is left today among the scattered ruins in-
cludes a Catholic chapel. The palace is across the street and northeast of Wat Sao Thong
Thong.
RUIN
Prang Khaek
The oldest monument in Lopburi, this 11th-century tower is on a triangular piece of land
bordered by Th Wichayen to the north. The structure has Khmer-style brickwork and was
possibly once a temple to the Hindu god Shiva.
Wat Nakhon Kosa
(Th Na Phra Kan)
Just along from the train station is Wat Nakhon Kosa. Built in the 12th cen-
tury it may have originally been a Hindu shrine. The main
chedi
was built during the
Dvaravati period, while the
wí·hǎhn
was added later by King Narai. To the rear is a collec-
tion of headless Buddha images.
RUIN
Wat Sao Thong Thong
RUIN
(Th Wichayen)
Northwest of the palace centre, Wat Sao Thong Thong is remarkable for its
unusual Gothic-style windows, which were added by King Narai so it could be used as a
Christian chapel.
Wat Khao Wong Kot
About 30km west of Lopburi is Wat Khao Wong Kot, home to an enormous
bat
cave
. At sunset hundreds of thousands of bats emerge for their nocturnal hunt. To find the
cave, take the 280 steps to the right of the temple entrance.
The temple can be reached by taking a train (second-/third-class ticket 21/6B) north
from Lopburi to Ban Mee station and then catching a motorbike taxi. Buses (25B) also
run hourly to Ban Mee. However, the last train to Lopburi departs at 6.12pm while the last
bus is at 5.30pm so you will need private transport to witness the bat exodus.
BUDDHIST TEMPLE
Pa Sak Jolasid Dam
( )
This 4860m-long dam is the longest of its kind in Thailand. It is also a popular
picnic
spot
, with food and drink stalls, an observation tower and fish feeding station. Trams (25B)
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