The Grand Palace [ including Wat Phrao Kaeo ] is the major tourist attraction in Bangkok. This complex was created in 1782 and comprises the Royal residence, the Royal Monastery of the Emerald Buddha, its surrounding Galleries depicting the paintings of the scenes from the Ramakien [ the Thai version of the Indian epic of the Ramayana ], the Outer Court, the Inner Court and the Central Court.
The complex was designed and constructed during the reign of absolute monarchy [ which ended in 1932 ]. It was the religious and administrative centre for the Kingdom. The architecture is dominated by religious and royal symbolism to convey and enforce the sacred nature and power of the monarchy.
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