The
Grand Palace
standing next to Sanam Luang, was constructed by King
Rama I immediately after Bangkok was made the capital
to replace Thon Buri. Inside the spacious palace exist
sevseral small palaces notably the Dusit Palace, the Arphonphimok
Palaces, the Phiman Rataya Palace and the Chakri Palace.
The Emerald Buddha temple is also located in its vicinity.
Wat Phra Sirattana Sattadaram (Emerald
Buddha temple) enshrines the Emerald Buddha or
so-called Phra Kaew Morakot in the lavishly-decorated
church. The terrace around yhe church also shows magnificent
paintings.
Wat Bowonniwet Wihan on Sumain
road, houses Phra Buddha Shinnasi and old wall painting
complaimed in this area.
Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimolmangkhararam
or Wat Pho, stands next to the Grand Palace. The temple
was during the King Rama I ear and renovated by King Rama
III
Who also ordered the construction of a large Buddha imasge
in a walking posture. The temple is held as Thailand's
university.
Wat Arun Ratchawararam Woramahawihan
on Arun Amarin road, by the Chao Phraya River, is highighted
by a large stupa beautifully reflecting light at night.
Wat Ratchanaddaram Worawihan
on Mahachai road , is the only metal building in the world
since the metal building in India and Sri Lanka have eroded.
Wat Ratchbophit Sathimahasimaram
on Fuangnakhon road, has a church's doors and windows
are enhanced by rare pattern and several Royal pearl decoration
decorations.
Wat Suthat Thepwararam next
to the Soa Ching Cha, is recommended for a beautiful Buddha
image names Phar Srisakayamuni and the church's door,
marvellously carved by experts during the old rattanakosin
era.
Wat Saket (Phukhao Thong or goden Mountain) standing by
Khong Mahanak, has a Golden Pagoda named Borom Banphot.
On top of the chedi are Lord Buddha's relics.
The Anantasamakhom Palace
is a marble renaissance-styled building with great paintings
displaying the activities during the priod from the reign
of King Rama I to King Rama VI on the ceiling of the dome.
The palace sits on the back of the King Rama V statue.
Wat Benchamabophit on Sriayuthaya
road, is famous for its church built by merbles left over
from the construction of the Anantasamakhom palace.
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