The Grand Palace

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"The land for the Grand Palace was designated in 1782—the same year the capital of Thailand moved from Ayutthaya to Bangkok—and today it's home to various royal throne and ceremonial halls, as well as the sacred Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Although the Thai royal family moved out by 1925, this sprawling complex remains an important structure for Thais, one that's also a central stop on the well-trodden tourist route." - Diana Hubbell, Katie Lockhart

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Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand Get directions

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