City Pillar Shrine, Phetchabun Province, Thailand

4.0 (12 reviews) Spent Ranking #4 in Phetchabun Points of Interest & Landmarks

Unique only one city pillar shrine

It's Srithep art , in contemporary with Khmer Bayon period. The most uniqueness of this city pillar shrine is stone pillar with khmer inscriptions. It's opposite phetchabun city cultural hall.

Address

Thanon Lak Mueang, Tammbon Nai Mueang, Phetchabun, Thailand.

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Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 9:21

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4.0 based on (12 reviews)

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4WIWIandBRAD 5:00 PM Aug 20, 2018
Sacred pillars shtine
Went here for my wife to give thanks for all her good fortunes, she prayed at the 2 sacred stone pillars that are said to be brought to the city in 1908 and left 100 flowers for Buddha. She prayed for good luck, getting her and her sons visas for America and other good fortunes, she said it was very important for her to give thanks.
2Raymond W 5:00 PM Jan 27, 2014
Not a Major Attraction
Every major town in Thailand has a city pillar, which is viewed as something like the centre or "navel" of town. The practice clearly has its roots in pre-Buddhist, animist beliefs. This is the mystical centre of town. Whereas these city pillars are of interest to many Thais (who come and leave offerings), they are, at best, of passing interest to foreigners. This one is just a little more interesting than usual because the stone pillar itself comes from Si Thep, an ancient town. It is said to be the oldest such pillar in Thailand. Even so, a five to ten minute look around will be enough for most tourists.