Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park

King Rama IV ascended the throne in 1851 and in 1858, he had Chao Phraya Si Suriyawong, the Defence Commander to be the director of Phra Nakhon Khiri construction project. Phra Petchphisai Sisawat was assigned as the construction supervisor. The design of the buildings were intended by the King to have Western style blended with Thai and Chinese. The pagoda on the mountain top which enshrined the Buddha's relics was much ruined therefore, the King had it covered with a new pagoda that he named "Phra That Chompetch". Phra Thinang Petchphumphairot was built in 1859 and has been considered most important because it was King Rama IV's residential hall. Later in 1883, it was partially restored and adapted, to receive the royal guest of King Rama V's, Duke Johan Albrecht, the Regent of Brunswick, Germany, and the Duchess. In 1953, the government had this hall converted as a museum. The latest restoration was carried out during 1982 – 1987 by the Fine Arts Department. The exhibitions were designed to present the rooms and objects as they were in King Rama IV's period.

Ayutthaya Historical Research