–Phra Arthit Fort or Phra Sumen Fort was built in 1783 A.D. or 2326 B.E. in the reign of King Rama I. It is only one of fourteen forts left today. The purpose of building this fort is for protecting the city from the enemies. During that time, the king decided to build a number of fortifications to protect Bangkok. As time passed by, many forts were dismantled due to an unnecessity in use. Phra Sumen Fort is one of the two remaining forts today. The real cannons are still available for visitors. Also, on the top floor, there is a museum which displays an items found in the fort in before its renovation. Today this fort becomes the iconic of Phra Arthit road for a historical place to visit.
