Grand Palace

Grand Palace (Phra Borom Maha Ratcha Wang) is a complex of buildings in Bangkok. It served as the official residence of the Kings of Thailand from the 18th century onwards. Construction of the Palace began in 1782, during the reign of King Rama I, when he moved the capital of Siam across the Chao Phraya river from Thonburi to Bangkok. The plan of the Grand Palace followed closely that of the old palace in Ayutthaya. The Palace is rectangular shaped, with the western side next to a river and the royal temple situated to the east side, with all structures facing north. The Palace is still in use, as many royal rituals are performed here by the King every year.

Prominent parts of the Grand Palace:
Phra Thinang Dusit Maha Prasat
(throne hall)
Phra Thinang Aphonphimok Prasat
(king’s mounting platform)
Phra Thinang Phiman Rattaya
(king’s royal chamber)
Phra Thinang Chakri Maha Prasat
(throne hall)
Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram /
Wat Phra Kaeo
(temple of the Emerald Buddha)
Sanam Luang or Thung Phra Men
(vast open ground)
Phra Ratchamonthian Sathan
(royal residences)
City Pillar Shrine

Location:
Na Phra Lan Road, Maharaj Pier
Bangkok city

Attractions:
buildings
temple

Nearby destinations:
Wat Pho (temple of reclining buddha)
Sriracha (tiger zoo)