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Grand Palace

The Grand Palace complex, of which the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaeo) is a major part, consists of over 100 buildings, representing more than 200 years of royal history and architecture. The ground was consecrated and building begun in 1782.
Guard in dress uniform Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaeo) Sahathai Hall, close up Hermit doctor (Ruesee) Golden Chedi (Phra Si Rattana Chedi)
Doors to the Golden Chedi Golden asura guarding the library (Phra Mondhob) Library (Phra Mondhob) Don't pet Monument of the Royal Insignia (busabok)
Insignia of King Rama 9 Royal pantheon (Prasat Phra Thep Bidorn) Small chedi Upper terrace Buddha image in Borobodur style, right palm up
Buddha image in Borobudur style, profile Model of Angkor Wat The Spired Hall (Phra Wihan Yot) Tantima bird Pediment of the Supplementary Library (Ho Phra Monthien Tham)
Chinese lion with cub Mythological figure known as Asurapaksi Monkey and giant-headed supports Water lilies Rup Sat Himaphan
Little angel, close up Green Prang Pink prang, close up Giant demon guardian (yaksa) with red face Chinese stone figure
Carved doors of Chinese warriors Royal chapel balastrade, close up Blessing self Corridor of the royal chapel Garudas with nagas
Khmer lion guarding the back of the royal chapel Goddess of Mercy (Guan Im) Red stone sculpture of a Chinese man Gallery of murals Restoring a mural
Mural of sleeping giant Mural of battle scene Mural of brown monkey Chinese lions guarding the Chapel of the Gandhara Buddha Chapel of the Gandhara Buddha
Yod Prang Belfry Looking back toward entrance Borom Phiman Royal Mansion Chinese stone sculpture
Outside wall of Amarin Winichai Throne Hall Stone guard at gate Elephant mount Phimanchaisri Gate pediment Chakri Throne Hall seen thru Phimanchaisri Gate
Chakri Throne Hall door Lion's head Guards off duty Changing of the guard Guard on duty
Guard on duty, close up Guardian elephant Central tower of Chakri Throne Hall Golden swan lamp post (soa hong) Large bowl with sign of King Rama 5
Chakri Throne Hall, side view High school class Porcelain pediment Old soldiers carved on a wooden door Small disrobing pavilion (Aphonphimok Prasat Pavillion) in the center
Dusit Throne Hall

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Shirley Maranda PM reply 06-Aug-2010 21:10
This is an extremely well done gallery covering the palace. Wish I had had more time there. V
suriya nuntasukhon PM reply 21-Mar-2006 16:42
Sa wass Dee krub-----thanks for many beautiful pictures
Guest 20-Dec-2004 19:05
Sawaat dee Krap. Kun tharup dee mak !
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