palaces of bangkok - the grand palace
this inner-city riverine landmark contains several buildings with highly
detailed architectural features. it was built in 1782 when king rama i
succeeded to the throne and bangkok was founded as the capital of thailand.
the architectural plan is almost identical to that of the royal palace
in the former capital of ayuthaya. in the same compound located the royal
chapel or wat phra kaeo. the complex is open daily from 8.30 a.m. to 3.30
p.m. the admission fee is 125 baht.
palaces of bangkok - vimanmek palace
or vimanmek mansion museum, located on ratchawithi road behind the national
assembly, is the world’s largest golden teak building. the 3-storey
palace contains 81 rooms, halls and ante- chambers. a guided tour inside
the building is provided to visitors. other buildings in the same compound
are also used as museums and display various items and art objects. the
compound is open daily from 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. admission fee is 50
baht.
palaces of bangkok - suan pakkad palace
located on si ayuthaya road, this complex of five thai style houses
occupies a beautiful garden and houses an important collection of asian
antiques. a lacquer pavilion is decorated with sumptuous late ayutthayan
period (1350-1767) gold-leaf murals. it is open monday through saturday
from 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. admission is 50 baht.
palaces of bangkok - anandhasmakhom palace
built in the reign of king rama v, anandhasmakhom palace was used to
hold important state ceremonies and for parliamentarian meetings. the
palace was constructed in italian architectural style with the beautiful
fresco paintings on the ceiling. though it is open to public only once
a year on children day (the second saturday of january), the grandeur
of the palace with the equestrian statue of king rama v in front can still
be seen from the distance on tree-lined ratchadamnoen nok avenue. |
