The Agra Fort (Qila Agra) is a historical fort in the city of Agra, and also known as Agra's Red Fort.
Mughal emperor Humayun was crowned at this fort. It was later renovated by the Mughal emperor Akbar from 1565 and the present-day structure was completed in 1573.
It served as the main residence of the rulers of the Mughal dynasty until 1638, when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi. It was also known as the "Lal-Qila" or "Qila-i-Akbari". Before being captured by the British, the last Indian rulers to have occupied it were the Marathas.
In 1983, the Agra fort was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its importance during the Mughal Dynasty. It is about 2.5 kilometers (1.6 mi) northwest of its more famous sister monument, the Taj Mahal.
The fort can be more accurately described as a walled city. It was later renovated by Shah Jahan.
Only about 30% of the site is accessible for visitors since it’s still used by the Indian army. What is accessible is a real...
Wat Prasat วัดปราศาท
Wat Prasat or the Monastery of the Castle is located off the city island in the northern
area of Ayutthaya in Khlong Sra Bua area.
The monastery was situated in between Wat Phraya Maen and Wat Jong Krom in an
area called Thung Khwan. Wat Prasat stood northwest and adjacent to Wat Jong
Krom. It is only accessible by a dirt road just to the west of this temple. It’s also in a low area that is prone to flooding so it may be inaccessible during the rainy season.
The site, which is roughly 140 meters long on 100 meters wide, has been excavated in
2016 by the Fine Arts Department. Different monastic structures were unearthed in situ.
There are other temples in and around Ayutthaya bearing the same name this this one being the largest.
Its historical background and period of construction are unknown and most of the ruins were in poor shape prior to restoration with functions and era of building being unknown.
The site is located near a couple other temples ...
Wat Phra Ngam, known as the Monastery of the Beautiful Buddha, is a serene ruined temple site located north of Ayutthaya’s historic city island in the Khlong Sa Bua area.
Though lacking detailed historical records of its founding, archaeological evidence points to its origins in the early Ayutthaya period from the late 14th to 15th centuries, with continued use and restorations extending into later periods.
The temple was likely abandoned following the fall of Ayutthaya in 1767. It is mentioned in 17th-century poetic literature from the reign of King Narai, and excavations have uncovered a rich array of artifacts including terracotta and stucco fragments, decorative motifs of mythical creatures and deities, roof tiles, metalwork, and ceramics from both local Thai kilns and Chinese dynasties, reflecting the site’s long history of religious and trade activity.
Visitors are drawn to the temple’s peaceful, less-crowded atmosphere and its most iconic feature, the so-called Gate of Time. This ...
Owl Night Market, also known as Talad Nokhook or Nonthaburi Bypass Market, stands as one of the most vibrant and authentic night markets in the Nonthaburi area just north of Bangkok.
Originally rooted in the Royal Irrigation Department Market, it was relocated to its current spacious location on Nonthaburi Bypass Road behind Central Rattanathibet around the mid-2010s.
This move transformed it into a large-scale evening destination that blends local shopping, diverse street food, and a relaxed nighttime atmosphere perfect for those who enjoy late outings.
The “Owl” nickname perfectly captures its character, as the market comes alive in the evening and often extends well into the night or early morning on weekends, allowing visitors to stroll, eat, and shop without the heat of the day.
Spanning a vast area with ample parking for thousands of vehicles, the market features over a thousand stalls offering everything from affordable new and second-hand fashion, vintage collectibles, shoes, ...
