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Victory Monument is the largest military monument in Bangkok. The monument is the one of the main attractions of Bangkok. Victory Monument was built in 1941 to commemorate those policemen, civilians and soldiers who laid their life for the country. The monument is 50 meters in height and is built in a western style. It was constructed during the early period of King Rama IX's reign. The victory monument is made of concrete and marble.The base of the victory monument can be seen with the statues of the representatives of army, navy, civil services and police.You can find bronze plates under each statues in which the names of those people are inscribed who sacrificed their lives during the French-Thai war.
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Being located in the center of the city it is easily accessible and can be viewed from long distance also. The central location of the victory monument has helped to draw more attraction. The monument is entirely different from Democracy monument. Whenever the foreign delegates visits Bangkok they lay wreath at the foot of the monument. From this we can understand that what importance the victory monument is for the people of Bangkok.
Bangkok is famous for its beaches, shopping malls, artistic buildings, museums, temples, palaces and monuments. Victory monument is one such monument which reflects the history of Thailand. The monument speaks the great history of Thailand when people and soldiers laid their life for the sake of the country. The monuments carries a deep historical significance, so, don't forget to miss to visit the monument. One of the major attractions of the city of Bangkok victory monument signifies the guts of those soldiers and people who sacrificed themselves for the country. Bangkok is a spectacular city to spend the holidays and chill out so, plan your vacation now and explore the beauty of Bangkok city.
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