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Map to Government House
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The map to Government House shows the route to Annibale Rigotti's creation in Phisanulok Road
in the Dusit district, an area steeped in history with several royal palaces, past and present.
However, the official address of Government House is Nakhon Pathom Road
that's perpendicular to Phisanulok Road.
Phisanulok Road is an extension of Petchaburi Road that comes from the Pratunam junction.
As you approach Government House, the Royal Turf Club is on your right.
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Map to Government House
The scale of the enlarged Bangkok road map is shown at the top right corner of the map.
There're no skytrain or subway services here.
The following air-conditioned bus services pass Government House:
No. 16 from Surawongse Road – Siam Square
No. 50 from Lumphini Park – Mah Boon Krong
No. 505 from Lumphini Park - Central World Plaza – Pratunam
For security reasons, Government House is closed to the public though you can
admire the building from outside the fence.
While you're there, take the opportunity to visit the other Bangkok Legacies in the vicinity:
King Rama V Equestrian Monument
Ananda Samakhom Throne Hall and Dusit Garden
that's just behind the throne hall.
Wat Benjamabophit the famous Marble Temple built in the reign of King Rama V
is across the road from Government House.
For the historical background to this building by Annibale Rigotti, please see Government House.
For more on more on the works of Annibale Rigotti, please see Italian Architects in Bangkok.
