Saturday, June 25, 2011

The Grand Palace and Wat Phrakaew

The Grand Palace

thai people call Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang or Wat Phrakaew


This Bangkok landmark ought to be the primary place on any visitor's itinerary . it's a huge compound on Na Phra Lan Road close to Sanam Luang
surrounded by high white wall occupying and space of a couple of squre mile. 




The palace founded in 1782 consists of many buildings with highly adorned architechtural details The Royal chapel, Wat Phra Kaeo,


 that is within the same compoung homes the Emeral Buddha,the most sacred Buddha image in Bangkok. Photo graphy within the building housing the Emrald Buddha is forbidden. The palaceis open daily from 8.30 am. - 3.30 p.m

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