Ancient Siam — Mueang Boran Park
Ancient Siam formerly known as Ancient City — Mueang Boran is a park
constructed under the patronage of Lek Viriyaphant and spreading over
200 acres (0.81 km2) in the shape of Thailand.
The founder's original idea was to create a golf course with miniatures
of Thailand's historically significant structures spread around the
course. During his research he found most structures being severely
damaged over time and decided instead of creating new miniatures to save
the original structures when possible or re-creating them full size or
scaled down.
After the post 10 Most unusual Parks in the world Ancient Siam is dubbed as the world's largest
outdoor museum. Situated close to the Crocodile Farm in Samut Prakan
province, the 320-hectare city features 116 structures of Thailand's
famous monuments and architectural attractions. The grounds of Ancient
Siam correspond roughly to the shape of the Kingdom, with each of the
monuments lying at their correct places geographically. Some of the
buildings are life-size replicas of existing or former sites, while
others are scaled down.
The replicas were constructed with the assistance of experts from the
National Museum to ensure historical accuracy. Outstanding works include
the former Grand Palace of Ayutthaya (destroyed in the Burmese invasion
of 1767), Phimai Sanctuary in Nakhon Ratchasima, and Wat Khao Phra
Viharn on the Cambodian border.
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