Central - Lopburi At 150 km, north of Bangkok this strange little city is occupied in downtown by monkeys. Probably founded in pre-historical period (10th century) by the Khmers who expended their influence to the town of Lavo. In 1664, King Narai the Great made of Lopburi the second capital with the help of French architects. Main Attractions: Phra Prang Sam Yod Now converted to a Buddhist temple, this farmer hindu shrine was constructed in the Lopburi style with Laterite decorated with stucco and sand stone. The monument consists in a three towers building signifying the Hindu trinity (Brahma the Creator, Vishnu the Preserver and Shiva the Destroyer)   San Phra Kan San Phra Kan is a farmer hindu shrine adjacent to Phra Prang Sam Yod. It comprises two sections: The older one dating back to the Khmer period (10th century) and the newer one from 1951 which houses the most venerated statue of the city ( a four-armed deity with a Buddha’s head).   Wat Phra Sri Rattana Mahathat This temple was formerly a Khmer palace of worship. The Lopburi-style main prang was built in 1157. This temple was restored during the reign of King Narai.   Narai Ratchaniwet Palace and somdet Phra Narai National Museum. Built by King Narai the Great over a 12 year period from 1665 until 1677, the palace includes among others. Prasat hall, an audience hall in the purpose of receiving high-ranking foreign visitors. The king probably receive chevalier de Chaumont, the representative of Louis XIV here. Chantara Phisan Pavilion Built in 1665 in purely Thai style, this pavilion was an audience hall. Suttha Sawan Pavilion In 1665 the King moved his residence to this pavilion. It was here where the King also died on July 11, 1688. Somdet Phra Narai National Museum. The museum is opened from 09.00 till 16.00 o’clock and is closed on Monday, Tuesday and National holidays.