Dusit Palace

Dusit Palace (Thai: พระราชวังดุสิต, RTGS: Phra Ratcha Wang Dusit) is a compound of royal residences in Bangkok, Thailand. The palace was constructed over a large area north of Rattanakosin Island between 1897 and 1901 by King Chulalongkorn (Rama V). The palace, originally called Wang Suan Dusit or 'Dusit Garden Palace' (วังสวนดุสิต), eventually became the primary (but not official) place of residence of the King of Thailand, including King Chulalongkorn (Rama V), King Vajiravudh (Rama VI), King Prajadhipok (Rama VII), King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) and King Vajiralongkorn (Rama X). The palace covers an area of over 64,749 square metres (696,950 sq ft) and is dotted between gardens and lawns with 13 different royal residences. Dusit Palace is bordered by Ratchwithi Road in the north, Sri Ayutthaya Road in the south, Ratchasima Road in the west and U-Thong Nai Road on the east.

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Dusit Palace ranks #440 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #2 of the 14 mapped in Thailand. Founded 1899 — one of 562 atlas entries founded in the 19th century. Its Wikipedia articles were opened 28,426 times in the last 60 days, more than 98% of the atlas. 9 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Bangkok, 3 km away. See how Thailand compares in the castle statistics.

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