Phan Phiphop Lila Bridge
Phan Phiphop Lila Bridge is a bridge across Khlong Khu Mueang Doem, or old moat, in Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok. The bridge connects Thanon Ratchadamnoen Nai with Thanon Ratchadamnoen Klang.
Following the construction of Makkhawan Rangsan Bridge in 1809, the construction of Phan Phiphop Lila Bridge began in 1902 at the command of King Chulalongkorn who desired to have an elegant bridge connected with the newly built Thanon Ratchadamnoen Nai. Construction was completed in 1906. King Chulalongkorn presided over the opening ceremony on 15 November 1906, at which time the name "Phan Phiphop Lila" was also declared.
The bridge was originally decorated with attractive wrought iron, but these were moved to a pedestrian bridge located next to the tramway bridge between Sanam Luang and Chakrabongse Road when the bridge was enlarged in 1941. In 1971, the Sa-nga Phanit Co., Ltd. was the main contractor for the Phan Phiphop Lila Bridge extension over Khlong Khu Mueang Doem to match the new Phra Pin-klao Bridge
Phan Phiphop Lila Bridge has a sister bridge, Phan Fa Lilat Bridge
