Thailand is home to many architectural beauties, and the Dusit Palace can be recognised as one of them. It is said that in 1897, King Chulalongkorn who had been off on a voyage to Europe returned with westernised architectural ideas to Thailand. Dusit Palace Park is thus and amalgamation of both Thai and European architectural styles.
Vimanmek Palace
This building is built in the shape of a hexagon and the most interesting thing about its construction is that not a single nail has been used in its construction. Psychedelic indeed! It is also known to be the largest teak building in the world. In the yesteryears, this mansion used to be the royal residence. It was converted into a museum in the 1980s. This is a must visit attraction situated close to many a Bangkok city hotel.
Ancient Cloth Museum
Ever wondered what the royals of the early years might have worn? Well, see it for yourself today at the Ancient Cloth Museum. The finest and richest silks that were used back in the day for royalty have been encased in glass and on display here.
Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall
When it comes to the architecture of the Palace, this is the most beautiful place of them all. It is a combination if Victorian style structural design and Moore lobbies. It is now a hall in which fantastic displays of art are housed. If you are a fan of art, inquire with local hotels like Pathumwan Princess Hotel on how to get here and have a look at these masterpieces.
Royal Elephant Museum
This museum is quite interesting as it tells the stories of how elephants were used in the past in Thailand and the significance of the animal to the local culture as the elephant is the national animal of this land. The hall has been constructed in the ancient Rattanakosin fashion.
