Bangkok is full of surprises for tourists who visit the city for shopping, leisure or on business matters. But if you are seeking rare antiques to take home with you then you should visit the famous OP Place (Oriental Plaza) Antiques Gallery where you can enjoy antique shopping to your heart’s content. If you are staying at a hotel Riverside Bangkokhas to offer such as AVANI Riverside Bangkok Hotel then it is quite convenient to drop by at this large antiques hub. OP Place offers a wide range of antiques starting from tiny gift items to big paintings.

OP Plaza resembles more of an art gallery or an art & antique museum even though it is a shopping centre. It contains 50 boutiques that sell rare antiques to beautiful paintings with fantastic exhibits displayed. In addition, the place has some fine arts shops besides jewellers and tailors. OP Place is renowned for selling luxury items and all its antiques come certified by the Fine Arts Department of Thailand that would take away any worries about the authenticity of the antiques sold.

The OP Place was once used to house the centre for trade in the beginning of 20th century. It stands out as an exclusive and elegant building selling high-end items among the worn out houses and shops seen around it on the connecting lanes. The fascinating interior of OP Place is met with a double staircase inside that curves round lifts. These are some of the oldest lifts and staircases installed in Thailand. The highlight is the majestic chandelier that hangs in the lobby that would take you back to a different era. The wooden panelling and polished marble floors are also pretty impressive giving the place a regal look. There are many old photographs that display Bangkok in its ancient days which are lined on the walls too.

Fritzjames Stephen is a travel writer, who writes content based on the myriad of experiences and indulgences that the world has to offer travellers across all walks of life.

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