Surin City Pillar Shrine—Surin Town, Surin Province, Thailand - Buddhist Temples and Public Shrines on Waymarking.com

Each of the provinces of Thailand has a City Pillar Shrine. These shrines represent the tutelary spirit of each province. Most are located in the capital of the province. The first such shrine was founded in Bangkok by the first King of the current dynasty, Rama I, in 1782.

The Surin shrine was an old and well established local shrine, however, as can be seen in the accompanying photographs, the shrine is undergoing a complete refurbishment. This refurbishment began prior to 2007, and is still ongoing in 2010. The new Shrine is constructed in the Khmer style, resembling the prang of Angkor Wat, and the closer Prasat Phanom Rung in Burriram province. When completed it will be a prominent local landmark.

The Shrine is situated governmental area of the city, on Lak Mueang road. Easily spotted.

Told to me by a local:
The shrine is on the site of the first building built in the town of Surin.

Open to visitors?: Yes Photography Permitted Inside?: Yes Statue of the Buddha present?: No Related Website: Not listed

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