Ban Chaophraya Wichaye ศิลปะตะวันตกแบบเรอเนสซองส์

#Visit historical sites Ban Luang Rap Ratchathut (Ban Wichayen) is located on Wichayen Road, about 300 meters from Prang Khaek, north of Phra Narai Ratchaniwet. It was used to accommodate ambassadors who came to pay homage to King Narai the Great in Lop Buri. The first embassy from France to arrive in 1685 resided here. Later, Constantine Phaulkon, who was Greek, entered the service and received great merits. He was appointed as "Chao Phraya Wichayen" and was granted residence to the west of Ban Luang Rap Ratchathut. The area of ​​Ban Luang Rap Ratchathut is divided into 3 parts: - The western part is the residential building for the embassy, ​​including a large two-story building made of brick and a narrow one-story building. The entrance arch is a semicircular arch. - The central part has important buildings, namely the base of the building, which is understood to be a bell tower and a Christian church, which is located behind the entrance arch in the form of a gable. - The eastern part includes a group of large two-story buildings with a staircase leading up to the front in a semicircular arch. The entrance arch is similar to the western one. The architecture of the royal ambassador's residence, some of them are truly European, especially the large building on the eastern side made of two-story brick and mortar. The windows and arches show the Renaissance art of the West, which was popular at that time. Importantly, the Christian church has a European plan and style. The windows are glass-house arches and the columns are long lotus petals, which is Thai art. These churches are considered the first Christian churches in the world to be decorated in the style of Buddhist churches. Open Wednesday-Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except Monday-Tuesday. Admission fee: Thais 10 baht, foreigners 50 baht. #100 ways to travel #visit Lopburi #places to visit Lopburi #wattosann