Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
A Gothic Revival Catholic church beside the Chanthaburi river, often called the most picturesque building in the city. Its twin spires recall the French presence in Chanthaburi, and it stands at the edge of the old riverside quarter.
- Where
- Chanthaburi, Chanthaburi, Thailand
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- 12.6093, 102.1186
Get the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Chanthaburi volume with your photos and a note.
Near Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Ko Chang 62 km
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Questions
Where is Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception?
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is in Chanthaburi, Chanthaburi, Thailand. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Ko Chang (62 km), Ko Samet (72 km), Ko Mak (96 km).
How do I get the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Chanthaburi volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Chanthaburi volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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