Sanctuary of Truth, Pattaya Wooden Castle

Sanctuary of Truth is the largest wooden castle in Thailand and the largest wooden castle in the world. This is the largest wooden castle in Thailand, covering an area of ​​80 rai. Locals generally call it the “Ancient Palace” or “Wooden Castle”, based on the building’s materials. It was built by Mr. Lek Wiriyaphan, a businessman who loves Thai architecture and Buddhism. He is also the founder of Ancient City, Samut Prakan Province and the Erawan Elephant Museum. Sanctuary of Truth began construction in 1981. The castle is made entirely of wood, with no metal or cement mixed in, except for the concrete base. The Thai-style dowel-and-mortar system or wooden bolts were used according to ancient wisdom. The castle is a quadrilateral, 100 meters high and 100 meters wide, with intricately carved patterns. It is said to be as beautiful as a divine creation, reflecting abstract ideas into something tangible. Sanctuary of Truth has intricately carved wooden sculptures in almost every part of the castle. Which is divided into several parts as follows: Eastern Hall, Father and Mother (Gratitude) Western Hall, Heaven and Earth (4 Elements) has the great gods who rule the 4 elements: Brahma, Shiva and Narayana Northern Hall, Social and Spiritual Development, reflects the sculptures and beliefs of Taoism-Confucianism, which show the high virtues of Bodhisattvas in Mahayana Buddhism Location: Laem Ratchawet, Na Kluea Subdistrict, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province #Pattaya attractions