If there is one must-see sight that no visit to Bangkok would be complete
without, it's the dazzling, spectacular Grand Palace, undoubtedly the city's
most famous landmark. Built in 1782 - and for 150 years the home of the Thai
King, the Royal court and the administrative seat of government - the Grand
Palace of Bangkok is a grand old dame indeed, that continues to have visitors in
awe with its beautiful architecture and intricate detail, all of which is a
proud salute to the creativity and craftsmanship of Thai people. Within its
walls were also the Thai war ministry, state departments, and even the mint.
Today, the complex remains the spiritual heart of the Thai Kingdom.
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