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Palaces & Heritage Buildings in Bangkok |
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| Vimanmek
Mansion |
| Location : Ratchawithi
road
 Located
in the Dusit Palace area behind the old National
Assembly Building, this three-storey European style
mansion is the biggest golden teakwood building
in the world. It was originally built in 1868 by
command of King Rama V as a summer house on the
island of Ko Si Chang off Chon Buri province. It
was moved to Dusit Palace compound in 1901 and used
as a royal residence. After having been deserted
for decades, it was renovated by order of H.M. Queen
Sirikit in 1982 and opened to the public as the
private museum of King Rama V with 31 exhibition
rooms in total. Some rooms such as the bedrooms,
the throne room and the bathrooms, are kept in the
original condition, while the others are used to
display art works.
The collection consists mostly of photographs of
royalty and other personages. Also displayed are
antique furniture, elegant Thai ceramics, precious
china, European porcelain, splendid gift items from
abroad and many other invaluable memorabilia.
There are several other buildings in the compound
that are worth visiting. Most of them display a
variety of artefacts and precious art objects. Some
interesting ones are: |
Abhisek Dusit Throne
Hall
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Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall Built in a harmonious
Euro-Thai style, this throne hall is a one-storey
building decorated with intricate fretwork known
as the floral design, coloured glass and stucco
motifs on the gable. It is now used as a museum
exhibiting art works and handicrafts of great value,
especially those of the SUPPORT Foundation under
the royal patronage of HM the Queen.
Suan Farang Kangsai Residential Hall It
was originally the residence of Princess Dara
Rasmi, a royal consort of King Chulalongkorn.
It now displays oil paintings by members of the
royal family and various royal paraphernalia,
such as an insignia of the king, royal sedan chairs
and the Grand Butsabok or movable throne.
Suan Hong Residential
Hall
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Suan Hong Residential Hall This two-storey
building was the residence of Queen Sawang Wattana
from 1902-1910. Now it houses collections of pictures
of royal ceremonies. Moreover, it also houses photographs
of activities of HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn.
Suan Bua Residential
Hall
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Suan Bua Residential Hall This
building was formerly the residence of HH Princess
Saisavali Bhiromya, the royal consort of King Rama
V. Today, it exhibits the precious art objects which
were presented to His Majesty the King on his birthday
and other occasions.
Suan Si Rue-du Residential
Hall
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Suan Si Rue-du Residential Hall This
building was originally the residence of HM Queen
Saovabha, and HRH Princess Valaya Alongkorn, HM
King Bhumibol's aunt. Presently it displays gifts
and art objects presented to His Majesty King Bhumibol
on the auspicious occasion of the 50th anniversary
of his accession to the throne in 1996.
The Royal Carriage Museum contains 23
royal horse-drawn carriages mostly imported from
Europe in the reign of King Rama V.
Note : Proper dress is required.
Women visitors must wear long skirts or long pants.
Men in short pants are not allowed to enter.
| Information |
Tel. 0 2628 6300 # 5119-5121,
www.vimanmek.com |
| Open |
Daily, 09.30
- 16.00 hrs. (Ticket booth closed at 15.15
hrs.) (Closed on public holidays) |
| Admission fee |
100 baht |
| For taxi |
พระที่นั่งวิมานเมฆ ถนนราชวิถี ใกล ้ม.ราชภัฏสวนดุสิต |
Map
: Bangkok Metropolis Area A
| Related Tour Program |
Duration |
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Bangkok tour program code S-26
Temple of Dawn, Marble Temple, Wat Traimit, Wat Pho, Grand Palace & Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Rachadamnoen Rd. with magnificent attractions en route, and Vimanmek Mansion |
Full Day |
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Bangkok tour + accommodation package code P-12
Grand Palace & Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Vimanmek Mansion, a long-tail boat trip to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Coconut Sugar Farm, Royal Thai Handicraft Centre, Rose Garden Riverside (Thai Village Show), Death Railway and Tiger Temple
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