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The Grand Palace  To construct the city walls and public buildings, hundreds of boats convey bricks and rubble from the ruins of Ayutthaya. The main formation of the new city at that time (and now) was the Grand Palace (1) where King Rama I took house or habitation.  Formation built alongside the Grand Palace was temples and other place for adoration, as well as ex building executive. As the Royal Chapel, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha or Wat Phra Kaeo (2) Absorb one quarter of the Grand Palace compound. It houses the Emerald Buddha, the most admire Buddha image in Thailand. There is a severe dress cipher for visitors to the Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Thailand’s most holy place.     Since establish of Bangkok, the Grand Palace has been the main architectural emblem of the Thai Royal Family. For about 150 years, the Grand Palace was not only the executive house of the King but also the total managerial place of government. In the reign of King Rama V, the royal house of the kings was migrating to Dusit Palace. Now the grand palace hosts royal protocol and state receipt. Wat Phrachetuphon Wimonmangkhalaram Ratchaworamahawihan (WAT PHO) Of all the monasteries of the first class Royal temples, this is the main, as it was constructing by monarchs alongside the Royal Grand Palace. Initially, it was an old temple from the Ayutthaya time named Wat Photharam, and people have always called it Wat Pho. We still perform today. In the reign of King Rama III there were no printed books, and people in common did not have access to the education obtainable in temples. Desire to remedy this, the king command texts to be carve on stone slabs throughout the temple which people could read and learn from. As a result, Wat chetuphon came to be review as "The first university in Thailand" Chao phor seua shrine This Chinese holy place has a long history and is admire by the Chinese group. It was initially discover on Bamrung Muang Road, but when the road was broaden in reign of King Rama V, and border with new buildings, Phraya Chodeuk Ratchasetthi (Khien) reconstruct it on land contribute by King, which is now Tanao Road. Dusit Zoo The Dusit Zoo, widely known as Khao Din Wana, was constructing by King Rama V as part of his direct park and is adjoining to the Royal Palace. After his reign, the park was left unheeded for years. In 1938, the government lead by Prime Minister Field Marshal Jomphol Por Phibulsongkram asked the King Rama VIII to provide the park to Bangkok City Municipality to be open as a public zoo. Home to over 2,500 species of domestic and international animals, Dusit Zoo distribute well a green leisure spot for people from all over the country as well as an outsider learning venue for students. Dusit Zoo is proud to be the only zoo that houses ‘Chao Petch’, the rare albino barking deer. Artifacts from World War II are also found here. Chatuchak park Chatuchak Park was built following the royal creativity of HM the King Rama IX on the auspicious occasion of his 48th Birthday on the 5th of December 1975. A paradise on earth for health lovers, the park is ideal for all kinds of recreational activities including walking, running, boat rowing, going out on pedal’s, and working out at different stations. Nearby, in the same compound, is discovering the Railway Museum where the Railway standing Building (Hor Kiattibhumi Rotfai) exhibits the history and development of railway and transport in Thailand.

What is the most visited tourist attraction in the world?

There are many countries worldwide which are most visited tourist attraction but among them all here are a list of the 10 most visited tourist attraction places in the world which are highly a tourist attracted places. Every year in a high number tourist go for visiting these places:

1.       Pyramids of Giza (Cairo) :-

The Great Pyramids of Giza was the tallest historical artificial structure in the world for over 3,800 years. It is 146.5 meters long. It is believed that the pyramid was built as a tomb for fourth dynasty Egyptian pharaoh Khufu and was built over a 20 year of period.

2.       Big Ben (London) :-

One of the most famous clock towers in the world is Big Ben located in London. The clock tower holds the largest four faced chiming clock in the world and it is the 3rd tallest free standing clock tower. Today Big Ben is the icon for London where many tourists visit every year.

3.       Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Istanbul) :-

The world’s most amazing Mosque with an architecture miracle is located in Istanbul where every year a lot of tourists visit. The Blue Mosque was commissioned by Sultan Ahmed as a rival to Hagia Sophia and designed by architect Mahomet Aga. The construction on the Blue Mosque began in 1609 and it took over 7 years.

4.       Niagara falls (Ontario and New York) :-

A natural beauty Niagara Falls is massive waterfalls on the Niagara River; bestride the international border separating, Canadian province of Ontario and the US state of New York. The Falls make an immense sound as the water goes over and lands at the bottom.

5.       Taj Mahal (Agra) :-

Taj Mahal is regarded as one of the eight wonders of the world and it is located in Agra, India. It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the retention of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Its architectural design is a combine of Persian, Turkish and Indian architecture.

6.       Roman Coliseum (Rome) :-

The Roman Coliseum is one of the Rome’s most famous buildings and abiding monuments to the culture of the ancient Romans. Flavian Amphitheatre is its original name. It was used for gladiator fights. Roman gladiator was usually slaves, prisoners of war or condemned criminals. Most were men but there were a few women gladiators and were also used for wild animal fights. It is told that over 9,000 wild animals were killed in Roman Coliseum.

7.       Grand Canyon (Arizona) :-

A powerful and inspiring landscape the Grand Canyon is a steep sided canyon carved by Colorado River in the US in the state of Arizona. This is one of the Eight Wonders of the World.

8.       Great Wall of China (China) :-

Great Wall of China was constructed over more than two thousand years. It is still 'World’s Longest Wall'. Its length is 5,500 miles and was built in order to protect borders. It is said that over 1 million persons died in its construction only.

9.       Eiffel Tower (Paris) :-

The Symbol of Paris, Eiffel Tower is one of the most visited tourist attraction. It is a wrought iron lattice tower located on the Champ de Mars. Eiffel Tower was built in 1889 and has become a global cultural icon. Also it is one of the most recognizable structures in the world.

10.   Statue Of Liberty (New York) :-

The Statue of Liberty which is located in New York City is a universal symbol of democracy and freedom. It is a present of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States. It was designed by Frederic Bartholdi and is a robed female figure representing Liberty as, the Roman goddess of freedom.

Lighthouse of Alexandria

Lighthouse of Alexandria, also called as the Pharos of Alexandria was a lighthouse built by Ptolemaic from 280 to 247 BC which was up to 120 to 137 meter tall. One of the 7th wonders of the ancient world, it was also one of the tallest artificial structure in the world for many centuries. It was badly damaged by three earthquakes between 956 and 1323 AD. 

It was the third longest surviving ancient wonder until 1480, when the last of its particle stones were used to build the Citadel of Qaitbay on the site. In 1994, French archaeologists discovered some antiquities of the lighthouse on the floor of Alexandria's Eastern safe haven. As of late 2015, the ministry of state of Antiquities in Egypt has planned, to turn submerged destruction of ancient Alexandria, including those of the Pharos, into an underwater museum. 

Construction of lighthouse Alexandria: The lighthouse of Alexandria was constructed in the 3rd century BC after Alexander death due to fever, at his age of 32. The first Ptolemy announced himself king in 305 BC, and commissioned its construction shortly later on. The building was finished during the sovereignty of his son, the second Ptolemy. It took twelve years to complete the construction, at a total cost of 800 talents, and served as a template for all other lighthouses built later in the world. 

The light was produced by a heater at the top, and the tower was ordered to have been built it mostly with the solid blocks of limestone. Starbo reported that Sostratus had a devotion engraved in metal letters to the 'Saviour Gods'. Late on Pliny the elder wrote that Sostratus was the architect, which is challenged.  In the 2nd century AD the satirist Lucian wrote that Sostratus engraved his name under plaster bearing the name of Ptolemy. It was so that when the plaster with Ptolemy's name fell off, Sostratus's name would be visible in the stone.

Destruction: The lighthouse of Alexandria was badly damaged due to the earthquake of 956 AD, and then again in 1303 and 1323 AD. Finally the stocky residue disappeared in 1480, when the then Sultan of Egypt, Qaitbay, built a Medieval castle on the larger platform of the lighthouse area using some of the fallen stone. After the destruction it was several times built and reconstructed.

Height and description: Judith McKenzie writes that the Arab description of the lighthouse is exceptionally dependable, although it was repaired several times especially after earthquake destruction. The height they give varies only fifteen per cent from 338 to 387 ft on a base 98 by 98 square ft. The Arab authors indicate a tower with three tapering tiers, which they described as square, octagonal and the circular, with a substantial ramp. 

The detail description of the lighthouse comes from Arab traveler Abou Haggag Youssef Ibn Mohammed el-Balawi el-Andaloussi, who visited Alexandria in 1166 AD.

It was constructed from the large blocks of light-colored stones, and was made up of three stages: a lower square section with a central core, a middle part with octagonal section and a circular section at the top. At its apex was positioned a mirror which helped in reflecting sunlight during the day. A fire was lit at night. A statue of Poseidon or Zeus stood at top of the lighthouse. The Pharos's masonry blocks were engaged and locked together using molten lead to resist the pounding of the waves.

The lighthouse remains the civic symbol of the city and government of Alexandria with which the city is more or the less adjacent. The special kind of representation of the light house appears in the flag, in the seal of many public services offices and banks, government and in the seal of Alexandria University also.