The Grand Palace is a truely amazing feat of architecture.It is a large complex covering an area of 218,000 square meters which was built in the early years of Chakkri dynasty. It was the royal residence of King Rama I to Rama V. The complex consists of four large groups of building serving different royal functons. The first one is the Wat Phra Keaw, a royal religious temple. The second is the royal ceremonial complex containing the Chakri Maha Prasat Hall. The third is the royal residence and guest residence, the Borom Phiman Mansion.(This is a private zone where tourists are not permitted.) The forth is the staff and governmental offices.
Inside the Royal Grand Palace are the Maha Monthien group of building, the Throne Halls and other palaces and buildings. These have been renovated, refurbished, repaired, extended and added to continually as appropriate to every reign since then.
Chakri Throne Hall: Hybrid Thai-European architecture built in the reign of King Rama V with the throne hall itself in European style and the roof in a
Thai throne hall style.
Chakrapatpiman Throne Hall: The chief throne hall of the Monthien group. and the early Chakri kings mostly stayed in this throne hall. Dusit Throne Hall: Cruciform style built in the reign of king Rama I. Inside is a Throne decorated in pearl and Phratanratchabanjathorn, a couch of king Rama I. Royal Decorations & Coins Division: Ranks and Coinage has 13 exhibition rooms: Rooms 1-3 royal ranks; Room 6. the apparel of the emerald Buddha which is changed according to season; Room 7, royal regalia and Room 12, historical money etc.There are plenty of tour guides to educate visitor about the history of this beautiful palace. It is certainly "a must see" for all visitors to Thailand.
Way to go to Royal Grand Palace Catch the bus No. 1, 3, 6, 9, 12, 25, 43, 53, 60 For express way bus No. 82, 91 Or Air Conditioned Bus No. 6, 7, 8, 9 and 25 For more information, please call 66-2222-8181
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