Vimanmek Palace
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Vimanmek Palace (Thai: วิมานเมฆ) is a former royal palace in Bangkok, Thailand. It is also known as the Vimanmek Teak Mansion or Vimanmek Mansion. It is located in the Dusit Palace complex, nearby Dusit Zoo in Dusit district.
The Vimanmek Palace was reassembled in 1901 completely out of teak from its original location in Ko Sichang. It was used as a royal palace by King Chulalongkorn and his family, but was abandoned in 1935.
Reconstructed in 1982 at the request of Queen Sirikit, the palace is now a major tourist attraction. It is believed to be the largest golden teak building in the world.
[edit] Sources and external links
- vimanmek.com
- Bureau of the Royal Household | Vimanmek Palace
- Thailand, The National Geographic Traveler, 2001, pg. 103
 |
This article about an Asian building or structure is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
