Mrigadayavan Palace

Mrigadayavan Palace

Mrigadayavan Palace (Thai: พระราชนิเวศน์มฤคทายวัน, rtgs: Maruekkhathayawan) is a former royal residence and tourist attraction in Cha Am, Phetchaburi Province, Thailand.

History

The palace was commissioned by King Vajiravudh to serve as a holiday villa. The king drafted the designs for the villa, which consists of sixteen teak buildings raised by concrete pillars and linked together by a series of walkways. Construction took place during 1923–24, and was overseen by Italian architect Ercole Manfredi.

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Tourism Authority of Thailand. "Mrigadayavan Palace" (information sign).

Royal residences in Thailand

Current

Royal palaces	Grand Palace Dusit Palace Chitralada Villa Vimanmek Mansion Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall Bang Pa-In Palace

Palaces	Klai Kangwon Palace Sukhothai Palace Srapathum Palace Bhubing Palace

Former

Royal palaces	Front Palace Rear Palace Phra Nakhon Khiri Palace Phaya Thai Palace Sanam Chandra Palace Baan Puen Palace

Palaces	Windsor Palace Mrigadayavan Palace Daraphirom Palace

Historical

Coordinates: 12°41′52″N 99°57′48″E / 12.69778°N 99.96333°E / 12.69778; 99.96333

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