Ladawan Palace
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Ladawan Palace (Thai: วังลดาวัลย์, RTGS: Wang Ladawan, pronounced [wáŋ lá.daː.wan]) is a former royal residence located in Bangkok, Thailand. It is surrounded by Nakhon Ratchasima Road, Phitsanulok Road, and Luk Luang Road, with the Luk Luang side adjacent to the Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem.
The palace was built during the reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) as the residence of Prince Yugala Dighambara, the 44th son of King Rama V and Princess Saisavali Bhiromya, and the progenitor of the Yukol royal family line.
History
Ladawan Palace was constructed in 1906, designed by Italian architect G. Bruno, with a construction budget of 218,000 baht under a lump-sum contract. The work took a total of 18 months and was completed in 1908.
The palace is a large masonry structure. Its doors and windows are arched, with fanlights above. The exterior walls are painted yellow, and the windows are fitted with ventilation openings resembling portholes on a large ship. The interior architectural decoration incorporates a mixture of artistic influences from both Europe and China.
The palace was granted the name Ladawan after Prince Ladawan, the maternal grandfather of Prince Yugala Dighambara.
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