Bangkok Architecture Historic Building Monument Tour Thailand

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Grand Palace Bangkok
The Bangkok's Grand Palace is the former home of the King and his court and the administrative seat of government and is now a popular tourism attraction. Construction of the Grand Palace started in 1782. Almost everything seems to be covered in gold.

Wat Pho
Wat Pho contains a 46 meters long reclining Buddha image which is the 2nd largest reclining Buddha in the country. It is also home to more than one thousand Buddha images. situated in the Rattanakosin district adjacent to the Grand Palace.

Wat Phra Kaew
Wat Phra Kaew was built to house the Emerald Buddha which was returned to Thailand after Thailand’s the capture of Vientiane in 1778. The Emerald Buddha is very important in Thai Buddhism. The Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew are located in the Banglamphu area of Bangkok - the Old City.

Watarun
Watarun is a beautiful, peaceful monastery complex. The towers of Wat Arun are built of brick covered with stucco. The decorations are unique; thousands of pieces of multicolored Chinese porcelain. The central balcony commands an impressive view of Bangkok across the river. From here one can see the Grand palace, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and the spacious Wat Po.

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