India, Aug. 17 -- Bangkok boasts a tapestry of buildings as eclectic as the city itself. Just as the city excels in food and hotels, its diverse, world-class architectural sites promise to capture your imagination - grandly, boldly, and sometimes, bizarrely. A century-old train station, an abandoned skyscraper, a futuristic gherkin-shaped tower, and more, the metropolis has it all. Here's our roundup of the most iconic buildings to visit in and around Bangkok.

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Note: Religious and political landmarks have been excluded from this list.

11 iconic buildings to explore in Bangkok King Power Mahanakhon Image credit: King Power Mahanakhon Architectural mood: Futuristic and fracture...