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| reclining buddha - 151 feet long, 49 feet tall. Feet are 16 feet long! |
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| detail of mother of pearl inlay of feet |
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| impressive face |
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| several of 91 chedis (stupas) decorated in ceramic flowers, tiles |
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| garden near entrance- intricate tree |
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| 394 gilded Buddhas |
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| Turk works on his pose |
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| a yoga pose I can't do! |
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| chinese guard |
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| Buddhas everywhere |
Off to the Grand Palace that was started in 1782 as a palace for the king and a location of government offices. The Temple of the Emerald Buddha is located here. It is not really emerald - but jade. The king has not resided here since 1920's.
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| Golden stupa houses relics of Lord Buddha |
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| a bit blurry- emerald buddha in his winter costume |
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| one of 6 pairs demon guardians to guard emerald buddha from evil spirits |
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| Buddhist library - Phra Mondop houses Buddhist scripture |
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| golden guard |
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| golden stupa seen through library |
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| 5 headed naga from library steps |
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| one of many interesting character |
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| royal pantheon with red roof contains statues of previous kings |
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| royal residence from 1877 - European design topped by Thai design |
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