Grand Palace Bangkok Thailand 1 is a photograph by Bob Christopher which was uploaded on February 27th, 2015.
Grand Palace Bangkok Thailand 1
The Grand Palace (Thai: Ҫ, RTGS: Phra Borom Maha Ratcha Wang[1]) is a complex... more
Title
Grand Palace Bangkok Thailand 1
Artist
Bob Christopher
Medium
Photograph - Photography/digital
Description
The Grand Palace (Thai: Ҫ, RTGS: Phra Borom Maha Ratcha Wang[1]) 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.
Construction of the palace began on May 6 1782, at the order of King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke (Rama I), the founder of the Chakri Dynasty, when he moved the capital city from Thonburi to Bangkok. Throughout successive reigns, many new buildings and structures were added, especially during the reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V). By 1925, the king, the Royal Family and the government were no longer permanently settled at the palace, and had moved to other residences. After the abolition of absolute monarchy in 1932, all government agencies completely moved out of the palace.
In shape, the palace complex is roughly rectangular and has a combined area of 218,400 square metres (2,351,000 sq ft), surrounded by four walls. It is situated on the banks of the Chao Phraya River at the heart of the Rattanakosin Island, today in the Phra Nakhon District. The Grand Palace is bordered by Sanam Luang and Na Phra Lan Road to the north, Maharaj Road to the west, Sanamchai Road to the east and Thai Wang Road to the south.
Rather than being a single structure, the Grand Palace is made up of numerous buildings, halls, pavilions set around open lawns, gardens and courtyards. Its asymmetry and eclectic styles are due to its organic development, with additions and rebuilding being made by successive reigning kings over 200 years of history. It is divided into several quarters: the Temple of the Emerald Buddha; the Outer Court, with many public buildings; the Middle Court, including the Phra Maha Monthien Buildings, the Phra Maha Prasat Buildings and the Chakri Maha Prasat Buildings; the Inner Court and the Siwalai Gardens quarter. The Grand Palace is currently partially open to the public as a museum, but it remains a working palace, with several royal offices still situated inside.
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February 27th, 2015
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Bob Christopher
Hi Ian ...Thank you very much for featuring my image in the Awesome Asia group site. I appreciate your support very much...Cheers Bob
Bob Christopher
Hi Navin...Thank you very much for featuring my image in the T100 SHOW Case FEATURE ART group site. I appreciate it very much...Cheers Bob
Jacqueline Athmann
Surprise & Congratulations!! Your photo has been featured on The Art Shoppe Cafe group homepage! Thank you for sharing your beautiful work with us! F/L
Bob Christopher replied:
Hi Jacqueline...Thank you very much for featuring my image in The Art Shoppe Café group site. I appreciate it very much...Cheers Bob
Bob Christopher
Hi Navin...Thank you very much for featuring my image in the T100 Qualitative SHARE SHARE Artists Group site. I appreciate it very much...Cheers Bob
Bob Christopher
Hi Navin...Thank you very much for featuring my image in the T100 Appreciating Quality Works From All Mediums group site. I appreciate it very much...Cheers Bob
Mick Anderson
What a great travel photo! :)
Bob Christopher replied:
Hi Mick...Thank you very much for your nice compliment on my image...Cheers Bob