Chakri Maha Prasat Throne Hall, Royal throne hall in Phra Nakhon district, Bangkok, Thailand.
Chakri Maha Prasat Throne Hall is a three-story throne hall in Bangkok featuring Italian Renaissance marble walls and traditional Thai roofs topped with gilded spires. The structure blends European facade materials with sloped Thai roof lines, creating a distinctive visual character.
The hall was completed in 1882 under King Rama V, reflecting his interest in European design after traveling abroad. English architects John Clunich and Henry C. Rose oversaw the project, which demonstrated the kingdom's growing international outlook during that era.
The name comes from Sanskrit, referring to the great throne hall of the Chakri dynasty. Royal portraits and ceremonial thrones with tiered umbrellas fill the spaces, representing the authority and continuity of the monarchy that visitors can observe firsthand.
Visitors can view the exterior areas and decorative weapon displays on weekdays, with ceremonial guard changes occurring every two hours. Morning visits tend to be less crowded and offer better light for viewing the architectural details and taking photographs.
The building was constructed on the site of an older royal palace during Rama V's reign, with some original garden spaces remaining intact. These preserved gardens provide a quiet retreat amid the royal structures that many visitors overlook.
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