Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall, Renaissance Revival throne hall in Dusit, Thailand
The Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall is a Renaissance Revival structure in the Dusit district of Bangkok. The white marble facade shows domes and columns modeled on European examples, while interior rooms hold golden details and Thai motifs.
King Rama V commissioned the construction as a reception hall for foreign heads of state during his modernization of the kingdom. Completion occurred in 1915, shortly after the king's death, and later the building served as parliament until the 1970s.
The name means „endless throne hall
Entry is through the main gate on the northern side of the grounds, which can be reached on foot from nearby stops. Visitors should wear covered shoulders and knees as this is a former royal building.
The central dome reaches a height of 49 meters (161 feet) and was the tallest construction of its kind in the city when finished. Frescoes inside were created jointly by Italian and Thai artists and show scenes from the Chakri dynasty.
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