Once King Rama I had ordered built city wall and 14 forts around the city at the beginning of Bangkok era. Now some city wall and only two of the forts have left, which are Phra Sumen fort and Mahakan fort.

           Even thought Mahakan Fort is not a major tourist attractions but it is important cultural monuments for the city and the country. The Mahakan Fort and surrounding sights such as the remains of the wall, Wat Ratchanadda and Wat Saket are important monuments relating more directly to the old community at the strip area between the city wall and canal.

          Mahakan Fort is an important feature at the northeast corner of Rattanakosin Island, protecting the eastern entry point to the island. This city wall is the last significant piece of the original.

          Strong and solid walls were constructed along the inner side of this canal, being 3.6 metres high and 2.7 metres thich, broken by 16 gates and 14 forts..

          The site area of Mahakarn Fort surrounds by Wat Ratchanadda, Wat Theptidaram and Wat Saket (Golden Mount). From the planning of The City Hall that wats to promote the tourism by walk though the Mahakan Fort for connect the temples and ancient buildings together.

          So the City Hall had planned to develop Mahakan fort and surrounding area to be a historical reservation park. It's important features that represent Thai culture. As such they also are important for local residents (who use them in their daily lives) and for all the visitors. So the route along to Golden Mountain should have view point and some activity occur. The image of community life style and old housing can attractive the tourists but they should have to improve and promote their activities more.

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