Golden Stupa and stone Guardian Wat Phra Kaew near the Royal Grand Palace Bangkok Thailand. Guardian giant in front of Phra Sri
Golden Stupa and stone Guardian Wat Phra Kaew near the Royal Grand Palace Bangkok Thailand. Guardian giant in front of Phra Sri Rattana Chedi gold stupa and Phra Mondop library at Wat Phra Kaew, Bangkok, Thailand. The Grand Palace RTGS: Phra Borom Maha Ratcha Wang is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam (and later Thailand) since 1782. The king, his court and his royal government were based on the grounds of the palace until 1925. The present monarch, King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), currently resides at Chitralada Palace, but the Grand Palace is still used for official events. Several royal ceremonies and state functions are held within the walls of the palace every year. The palace is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Thailand. The Outer Court or Khet Phra Racha Than Chan Na of the Grand Palace is situated to the northwest of the palace (the northeast being occupied by the Temple of the Emerald Buddha). Entering through the main Visetchaisri Gate, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha is located to the left, with many public buildings located to the right. The Temple of the Emerald Buddha or Wat Phra Kaew known formally as Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram, is a royal chapel situated within the walls of the palace. Incorrectly referred to as a Buddhist temple, it is in fact a chapel; it has all the features of a temple except for living quarters for monks. Built in 1783, the temple was constructed in accordance with ancient tradition dating back to Wat Mahathat, a royal chapel within the grounds of the royal palace at Sukhothai, and Wat Phra Sri Sanpetch at Ayutthaya. The famed Emerald Buddha is kept within the grounds of the temple.
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