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Built by King Rama V in 1900, the Vimanmek mansion also known as the Vimanmek Palace is a former royal palace located in the Dusit Palace complex in Bangkok, Thailand. The King Rama lived at this palace for five years after moving from his residenc, the Grand Palace. After the construction of Amporn Satan Residence was completed in 1906, he left the Vimanmek palace.
In 1982, Her Majesty Queen Sirikit discovered that with its intricate architectural style that was still unharmed, the Vinmanmel mansion could be renovated to be used as a museum, thus it was transformed in to a museum commemorating king Rama V with a showcase of his personal art, photographs, handicrafts and more that represent national heritage of the country as well.
Considered as the largest golden teakwood mansion in the world, the palace with its distinct architectural style that displays a western influence is truly worth witnessing. The structure comprises two wings that are right-angled, each with a length of about 60 metres and a height of 20 metres. The section where the King Rama V resided is four-storied and octagonal. The upper floors of the building are made of lovely golden teakwood. All in all, 31 exhibition rooms, a throne room, bed rooms and bathrooms, all maintaining an atmosphere portraying the Thai history can be seen here. Some valuable exhibits at the mansion include Thai art, ceramics, silverware, ivory and crystal ware.
Presently a major tourist attraction in Thailand, tourist guides are available at the mansion providing convenience to the visitors. In addition to the mansion, another attraction named Amporn Satarn Residence exists in the compound of Dusit Garden. The visitors to the palace are requested to be dressed modestly and indoor photography is not allowed, but the guests will see antique furniture, old photographs, glassware and memorabilia from the reign of the late king.
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