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Wat Phra Kaew (also known as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha) is Thailand&#39;s most important Buddhist temple, completed in 1783 under the patronage of King Rama. It was once the private chapel of the kings of Thailand and members of the court.&nbsp;

The exterior of the building is covered entirely in gilding and glass mosaic in a floral motif called&nbsp;kanok, which was used during the Ayutthaya period (1351&ndash;1767).

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Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew)

The Grand Palace (Phra Borom Maharatchawang) is a former royal residence established in 1782 after King Rama I ascended to the throne. Today, it&#39;s only used on ceremonial occasions, but it remains the city&#39;s biggest tourist attraction and a pilgrimage destination for devout Buddhists.

Visitors can survey the Grand Palace grounds and four remaining palace buildings, which are interesting for their royal bombast.&nbsp; 
Give yourself between two-to-three hours to explore the sight completely, or an hour longer if you take a guided tour.

As with many of Bangkok&#39;s sights, you will need culturally appropriate attire to enter the Grand Palace. Visitors should wear long skirts/trousers and sleeved shirts&mdash;anything that covers more than the lower arms and head.

Sleeveless shirts, vests, and short or see-through tops are prohibited, as are shorts and three-quarter length pants/skirts. In addition, visitors won&#39;t be able to enter if they wear torn or skinny trousers, cycling shorts, or miniskirts. There are no restrictions on what footwear you wear in the palace, but do note that you will be asked to remove your shoes to enter some buildings.

historical landmark bangkok

Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew)

The Grand Palace