Chantharakasem Palace
พระราชวังจันทรเกษม
The Front Palace where King Naresuan lived as crown prince. It was later rebuilt by King Rama IV and is now a national museum.
Chantharakasem Palace was originally the 'Front Palace', where Ayutthaya's crown princes lived. It was built for Prince Naresuan in the late 16th century, destroyed in 1767, and rebuilt as a royal residence during the reign of King Rama IV (King Mongkut). It is now a national museum displaying royal objects, Buddha images and weapons, and the courtyard holds Rama IV's observatory tower. Admission is about 100 baht; it is generally closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Located in the northeast corner of the old city, close to the river ferry pier that crosses from the railway station and to the night market, so it is easy to reach.
Opening hours
Wed–Sun 09:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Wat Ratchaburana
- Wat Mahathat
- Wat Na Phra Men
- Elephant Kraal
- Wat Thammikarat
- Wat Phra Ram
- Ayutthaya Historical Study Centre
- Wat Phra Si Sanphet