The Grand Palace

The Grand Palace

Bangkok

  • The Grand Palace is a vast collection of buildings in the heart of Bangkok, on the shores of the Chao Phraya River.
  • It has a number of buildings, halls, pavilion sets, gardens, lawns, and courtyards, all of which feature a mix of Thai and European architecture.
  • The most sacred temple in Thailand, Wat Phra Kaew, which houses the well-known Emerald Buddha, has a part of the grand palace dedicated to it.