Assumption Cathedral
อาสนวิหารอัสสัมชัญ
A red-brick Roman-style Catholic cathedral on Charoen Krung Road along the Chao Phraya River, the seat of the Archdiocese of Bangkok, with a richly ornate golden dome inside.
Assumption Cathedral was first built in 1821, and the current building was reconstructed between 1910 and 1918. It is the cathedral of the Catholic Archdiocese of Bangkok. The red-brick facade is topped with twin towers. Inside are a golden starry-sky dome, stained glass, and a marble altar. Pope John Paul II (1984) and Pope Francis (2019) both presided over Mass here. The cathedral is located on Charoen Krung Road Soi 40, right next to the Mandarin Oriental Hotel and the Old Customs House. Entry is free; dress modestly and keep quiet during Mass. Take the BTS to Saphan Taksin Station or the Chao Phraya river boat to Oriental Pier, then walk about 5 minutes.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–19:00; no visits during Mass
Nearby sights
- ICONSIAM
- Talat Noi
- King Power Mahanakhon SkyWalk
- Wat Traimit (Golden Buddha)
- Yaowarat Road (Chinatown)
- Patpong Night Market
- Asiatique The Riverfront
- Pak Khlong Talat (Flower Market)