The Roman bridge of Salamanca (Puente romano de Salamanca), also known as Puente Mayor del Tormes, is a Roman bridge crossing the Tormes River on the banks of the city of Salamanca, in Castile and León, Spain.
The importance of the bridge as a symbol of the city can be seen in the first quartering of city's coat of arms (along with its stone bull-verraco). It has been known traditionally as puente mayor and as puente prinçipal (main bridge) which gives access to the southern part of the city.
The bridge is actually a construction of two bridges separated by a central fortification: the old bridge which extends along the portion near the city is of Roman origin, and the new bridge. Of the twenty-six arches, only the first fifteen date from Roman times.
The date of the construction of the bridge is not precisely known, but is among the mandates of the Emperors Augustus (27 B. C.-14 D. C.) and Vespasian (69-79).
There was a popular belief that the bridge was first built by Heracles and ...
Wat Khuha Sawan Worawihan, also known as Wat Khuha Sawan, stands as a serene and historically rich Buddhist temple on the Thonburi side of Bangkok in Phasi Charoen District.
This third-class royal temple of the worawihan type belongs to the Mahā Nikāya sect and is nestled along Khlong Bang Luang, offering a peaceful retreat amid the city’s bustle. Its origins trace back to the late Ayutthaya period, when it was originally known as Wat Sala Si Na, or the Four-Fronted Pavilion Temple, named for its distinctive chatumuk pavilion that served the local community. Though the temple’s exact founder remains unknown, it has endured through centuries as a sacred site.
The temple received its formal wisungkhamsima sacred boundary in 1777 during the Thonburi era. In the early Rattanakosin period, King Rama I graciously ordered a comprehensive restoration of the entire complex, including the ubosot ordination hall, preaching hall, and pavilion. He elevated its status to a royal temple and renamed it ...
The 48th Vintage Car Concours at Future Park and Zpell in Rangsit has once again transported visitors through decades of automotive excellence under the inspiring theme “Legacy of Innovation.”
Held from July 15 to 19, 2026, this premier Thai event organized by the Vintage Car Club of Thailand celebrates the timeless beauty, engineering ingenuity, and cultural significance of classic automobiles.
Spanning over 4,000 square meters on the G Floor, the exhibition features more than 100 meticulously preserved vintage and classic cars that showcase the evolution of motoring history.
Attendees of all ages can admire rare gems including a nearly century-old Rolls-Royce 20hp Saloon from 1929, the elegant Austin 7 Saloon from 1933 prominently featured on promotional materials, and specially imported Porsche 911 Carrera Super Sport models from the late 1980s, alongside many other exceptional vehicles.
Judging follows the prestigious standards of the Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens ...
Wat Phleng Wipatsana stands as a serene meditation haven nestled in the historic Thonburi district of Bangkok, specifically in Bang Khun Si subdistrict along Charan Sanitwong Road.
This public temple of the Maha Nikaya sect traces its roots to the early Rattanakosin era around 1832–1833 during the reign of King Rama III. It was founded on the initiative of Prince Kraisorn, who commissioned an official to establish a dedicated center for Vipassana meditation practice on former Chinese vegetable garden land, where a Chinese shrine was also built.
The name “Phleng,” meaning song or melody, commemorates a local legend from the Thonburi period when residents sang praises to King Taksin the Great as he passed through the area, with “Wipatsana” added to highlight its enduring role as a continuous hub for insight meditation among monks and lay practitioners alike.
Over the decades, the temple underwent significant renovations, particularly in the 1930s–1940s, which included replacing a ...
