Bangkok's most popular tourist attraction, the Grand Palace is the former residence of the King and is built adjacent to, and more or less integrated with the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.
The palace was originally built together with the establishment of Bangkok by King Rama I and has been expanded ever since. It covers a wide range of architectural styles, ranging from the pure Ayutthayan style of the temples to a blend of Thai and Western styles for later structures. While the King no longer lives here, a large part of the complex is used for royal residences and ceremonies and is off-limits to visitors.
Construction of the palace began in 1782, at the order of King Rama I. Throughout successive reigns, many new buildings and structures were added. 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.
The palace complex is roughly rectangular and has the combined area of 218,400 square metres, surrounded by four walls. It is situated on the banks of the Chao Phraya River at the heart of the Rattanakosin Island.
The palace 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 Montien 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, however it is still a working palace as several royal offices are still situated inside. The palace is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Thailand.
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