Mandalay palace

Mandalay Palace is the royal residence of the of the last Burmese kingdom located close to the city of Mandalay in Myanmar. Called as the Great Golden Royal Palace, the building is one of the famous landmarks and among top attractions for tourists visiting the city. The ancient watchtower and the Throne room are among the places of interest in the palace.

The massive palace complex is known for its elegant yet straightforward Burmese style of architecture. It consists of many structures built with a wall surrounded by a moat, most of which were administrative buildings. Mandalay Palace was constructed in 1859 and was home to King Mindon and King Thibaw, the last known Burmese monarchs. It was later occupied by the British during their colonial rule and was converted to a heritage site by the government after Myanmar's independence.