attraction
The Grand Palace
Every visitor to Bangkok should see the
magnificent buildings within the Grand Palace compound to get a
feeling of the grandeur architectural style. Since the founding of
Bangkok as the Nations capital by King Rama I, The Grand Palace has
been the major architectural symbol of The Thai Royal Family. In the
present time, The Royal Family resides at Chitralada Palace while
The Grand Palace is used for ceremonial purposes. Every
visitor to Bangkok should see the magnificent buildings within the
Grand Palace compound to get a feeling of the grandeur architectural
style.
Since the founding of Bangkok as the Nations capital by King Rama I,
The Grand Palace has been the major architectural symbol of The Thai
Royal Family. In the present time, The Royal Family resides at
Chitralada Palace while The Grand Palace is used for ceremonial
purposes. more...
Vimanmek Palace
An outstanding example of 19th century
architecture. While admiring the craftsmanship of the carpenters,
you will travel back through time to gain a rare insight into the
lifestyle of royalty.
Vimanmek Mansion, the principal building in the palace compound, was
built for King Rama V on land he named The Dusit Garden located
between Padung Krungkasem and Samsen canals. The completion was
celebrated on March 27, 1901 and King RamaV took up residence until
1906. The mansion was originally his Summer Palace, the
Munthaturaltanaroj Residence, on Sri Chang Island. It was dismantled
and re-built at the present location under the supervision of HRH
Prince Narissaranuwaddhiwongse. more...
Giant Swing
With 21-metre height, painted in red color and
the unique structure of wooden pillars it has become one of the
symbols of Bangkok.
The Giant Swing is located in front of Wat Suthat Thepwararam on
Bamrung Mueang Road, Phra Nakhon District. This religious structure
of Bangkok was originally constructed in 1784 and was proclaimed as
the national historical site since 1949. With 21-metre height,
painted in red color and the unique structure of wooden pillars it
has become one of the symbols of Bangkok. more...
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