3/18/2011

Ayutthaya Royal Grand Palace



Ayutthaya Royal Grand Palace

The palace was first built by King U.Thong, the first king of Ayutthaya Kingdom (A.D. 1350). Later, King Borom Tri Lokanat (A.D. 1448-1488) built the new palace further north towards the Lopburi River. The fomer palace was then dedicated to Pra Si San Phet temple building area. Several Halls have been built within the new palace. Various functions for different Halls were applied such as : recepting foreign visitors, coronations, living quarters, viewing waterway procession and the military exercises.

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