San Paolo Sanctuary In the annals of Thai history, the first observatory emerged during the illustrious reign of King Narai the Great in 1687. This remarkable structure was part of a sacred complex, a harmonious blend of religious edifices and an observatory, skillfully managed by French Jesuit priests. However, following the conclusion of King Narai's reign, the observatory fell into disuse, its brilliance dimmed by time. Nestled to the east of the palace, it stands on the outer edge of the inner moat, a silent witness to the past. The name Wat San Paulo likely draws its inspiration from a Jesuit monastery located in a Portuguese village in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, once known in Portuguese as "Sao Paulo" and later beautifully translated into Thai as "San Paulo."
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