Looking across Rama III park at the Loha Prasat
This park was built to honor King Rama III, who started both the Golden Mount and Wat Ratchanadda. The park consists of formally planted gardens, a statue of King Rama III and a beautiful gilded Thai styled pavilion.
Beyond the park along the main boulevard is the Ratanakosin Exhibition Hall, a new (in 2010) museum recounting the history of the royal city area. Tours of the museum are guided only and can take a couple hours, and there are a couple of coffee shops on the ground floor if you're in need of refreshment.