Monday 22 June 2009

1OO1 PLACES TO SEE BEFORE YOU DIE 2( GRAND PALACE)

1) Phra shri rattana chedi

2) Kinnon :Mythological bird half bird half women
3) Chakri Mahaprasat Hall
4) View of Grand palace


Grand palace is the official residence of the Kings of Thailand from the 18 century onwards.The construction of this palace began in 1782 during the regin of king rama 1.The palace is rectangular in shape with the western side next to the river and the royal temple situated to the east side with all the structures facing north.The king ordered the building of the temple of the emerald buddha as the monarch personal place of worship and royal temple.

1 comment:

NR said...

its beautiful...really royal!!!