The Grand Palace is a truly amazing architectural construction. It is a large complex covering an area of 218,000 square meter which was built in the early years of Chakkri dynasty. The complex consists of four large groups of building serving complex different royal functions. The first one is Wat Phra Keaw a royal religious temple. The Second is the royal ceremonial complex containing the chakkri Maha Prasat Hall. The third is the Royal residence and guest residence ,The Borom Phiman Mansion. Thiis a private zone not a tourist area. The Forth is the staff and governmental offices. There are plenty of tour guides to give visitors historical aspects of this beautiful palace. It is certainly a must see for all visitors Wat Phra Keaw ( Temple of the Holy Jewel Image ) also spelled wat phra kaeo and commonly know as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, is located on the ground of the Royal palace in Bangkok. It is the most revered Buddhist shrine in Thailand.