Sanctuary of Truth,Pattaya,Thailand

Sanctuary of Truth,Pattaya,Thailand

(Prasat Satchatham) 

The compound, which covers an area of more than two rais, is situated by the sea at Laem Ratchawet on Na Klua Road, North Pattaya,Thailand . Within the compound is a gigantic temple-like structure entirely made of wood that is 105 meters high at the highest point which was constructed to withstand wind and sunshine on the seashore. With exquisite architectural features, the sanctuary was conceived out of the vision that human civilization has been achieved and nurtured by religious and philosophical truths. Influenced by four major cultures ;Hindu, Khmer, Chinese and Thai, the cravings on the Sanctuary are influenced by the great Indian epics of Mahabarata and the likes. The scenic views from the Sanctuary will completely bedazzle you whilst the architecture will astonish history lovers and patrons of art.

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