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Santa Cruz Church: A Roman Catholic Church Built by Portuguese Settlers

Santa Cruz Church, also known as Wat Santa Cruz or Wat Kudeejeen, is a Roman Catholic church built by Portuguese settlers. Located near the Old Palace in Thonburi, the land was granted by King Taksin the Great to the Portuguese who had fought alongside him against the Burmese, leading to victory. Portuguese missionaries then constructed the first church building on this site. The current church was built in 1916 during the reign of King Rama VI, replacing the older, smaller, and deteriorated structure. It underwent major renovations in 1996. The architecture of Santa Cruz Church is inspired by Renaissance and Classical Revival styles, featuring a distinctive Italian-style dome reminiscent of the dome of Florence Cathedral or the dome of Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall. Another highlight is the use of floating columns to support the curved ceiling, as well as stained glass windows depicting stories related to Christianity. 📍 Address: 112 Kudeejeen Alley, Wat Kalaya Subdistrict, Thonburi District, Bangkok 🎯 Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/j3QzKznjoYcuHSys9 🕗 Opening Hours: 08:00 – 17:00
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Posted: Jul 10, 2025
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