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ArchitectureChakrimahaprasat Throne Hall
Chakrimahaprasat Throne Hall is a three-storey European building, with three porticos whose roofs are traditional prasat-typed style and a corridor connecting the east wing to the west wing. Because of the mixture with the European features, the roof thus shows relatively different proportion from other prasat-typed rooftop. The central portico has a balcony, which has a full-body mosaic statue of King Rama V. The architecture shares features from European Renaissance style, with archwindows and Corinthian pilasters. Although the roof was made in traditional style, the pediments display different symbols of the king from the original pattern. Vishnu riding Garuda was replaced by Phra Kiaw or Phra Chulamongkut on Phan Waen Fah above three-headed elephant. Chakri Dynasty coat of arms, Cakra surrounded by nine-jeweled chain, and the state emblem in the reign of King Rama V are also displayed.
ArchitectureLuang Prabang Palace
Luang Prabang Palace is one of the most important examples of the western-cum-Laotian architecture in Laos. AS the building was constructed during the French colonization, the building was designed in Palladium fashion with the stucco and the pediment in western style. However, the pointed spire, being reminiscent of some royal pavilion in Bangkok, suggests Thai architectural influence. The three-headed elephant depicted in the middle of the tympanum is the kingdom’s emblem and the seven serpents correspond to the name of the kingdom “Sisattanaga”, literary the seven Nagas.
