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ArchitecturePhra Prang Daeng
Phra Prang Daeng is a prasat-typed stupa in cross plan whose tiered pediment in the portico of four directions are built according to traditional Thai style. The influence of Khmer Art shows through five pyramidal plump chambers and the principal edges which are increased. Furthermore, Each doorway has two pilasters and one architrave. Although, the elements on the top are not decorated as same as Khmer prasat, the framework still shares the similar character. The construction is also related to the western technic of true-arched building and using bricks for the top instead of stones.
ArchitectureHo Jajavalaviangjaya
Ho Jajavalaviangjaya is a two-storey tower in circular plan which shares the feature of the 16th century tower in Europe. There are 8 round pillars and arcade wall supporting the framework. A spiral iron staircase leads to the upper veranda. A large dome on the top is tranparent with clear glasses. Above the dome, there is a small brick-and-stucco lighthouse with round purlin and crossing supporting ironframe.
ArchitectureVejyanvijiarnprasat Pavilion
Vejyanvijiarnprasat Pavilion is a brick-and-stucco building in cross plan with five prang-typed tops; the highest on the building and four smaller on the proticos. There is a Nobhasula on each top. The stucco decaration can be found on the pediment, echinus and pilasters. The construction used pointed-arched technic, which narrow doorways can support its rooftop.
ArchitectureWat Phra Kaew Noi
Phra Ubosot of Wat Phra Kaew Noi is a traditional Thai marble building in rectangular plan. The pediment displays Phra Mongkut on Phan Waenfah surrounded by two five-tiered parasols and Petchaburi floral pattern at the back. The wall painting shows floral pattern, while the windows and doorways are decorated with stucco figures. The duplicated Phra Nirantarai and the duplicated Emerald Buddha are installed inside the ubosot. Phra Sudhaselachedi is a bell-shaped marble stupa at the back of the ubosot which can be reached by the corridor to the veranda. The marble was cut from Koh Sichang, Chonburi by the order of King Rama IV. He also store the buddha relics inside the stupa.
