Grand Palace

The Grand Palace
พระบรมมหาราชวัง
Seen from across the Chao Phraya River in 2017
Location within Bangkok
General information
Status	The King's private property
Location	Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Thailand
Coordinates	13°45′00″N 100°29′31″E / 13.7501°N 100.4920°E / 13.7501; 100.4920
Construction started	6 May 1782
Completed	1785
Owner	Vajiralongkorn
Technical details
Size	218.415,047 m2 (2,351,000 sq ft)
Website
www.royalgrandpalace.th

The Grand Palace is a well-known historical place located in Bangkok, Thailand. It has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam (now Thailand) since the 18th century.

History

Grand Palace was built beginning in 1782, under the monarchy of King Rama I, the Chakri dynasty's first ruler. It was built to replace the former royal house in Thonburi. It served as the center of royal power and administration for over 150 years.

Architecture

It is recognised for its stunning architecture with rich work of art. They are a combination of Thai, European, and Chinese designs. There are numerous buildings on the site, including halls and pavilions, each with outstanding construction and detailing.

Gallery

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  Cannons and architectural elements, displayed outside the museum
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  Museum of the Emerald Buddha Temple
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  Phra Thinang Chai Chumpol
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  Phra Thinang Suthaisawan Prasat, sitting between the Deva Phitak and Sakdi Chaisit Gates
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  Mount Kailasa was temporarily moved to the front of the Chakri Maha Prasat for the Tonsure ceremony of Prince Maha Vajirunhis in 1886.
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  Wat Phra Kaew or the Temple of the Emerald Buddha as seen from the Outer Court

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