(The Royal Palaces and Halls)
Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall was constructed to serve as a reception hall for important foreign guests and for important national assemblies and ceremonies. It has served as the House of Representatives and was used during the declaration of the First Thai Constitution, on December 10th, 1932. Ananta Samakhom is now used for royal and state ceremonies.
The building, designed by an Italian architect, is in the Renaissance style. The two-storey building is topped by a large dome at the center, and six smaller domes. The domes are based on the design of the dome at St. Peter's in Rome. The building is constructed of reinforced columns and has brick walls. The outer walls are faced with marble slabs. The window and doorsills are wooden. The skylights are covered with glass and rimmed with marble.
The central chamber below the centre dome is used for official functions and ceremonies. Inside it is a copy of the Manangkhasila Throne under a nine-tier umbrella of state.
Beautiful mural paintings adorn the ceiling of each dome. In addition, the central dome has King Chulalongkorn's initials inscribed in gold, to commemorate his initiative in ordering its construction.
Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall was built to replace the original building of that name in the Grand Palace which had become very dilapidated. Near the Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall is King Chulalongkorn's equestrian statue.
Constructed in the Fifth Reign, 1907 and completed in the Sixth reign, 1915
Located at Dusit Palace, Uthong Nai Road, Dusit District, Bangkok
Tel. +662282-9478
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