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Bangkok is a city that is extremely proud of its heritage and has many monuments and cultural icons to demonstrate this. In addition the city has approximately 184 museums that are dedicated to Thai history and culture as much as they are to great works of art. Many of the museums are palace oriented and reflect the great royal history and its prominent characters. The Suan Pakked Palace Museum is an excellent example of this. It is the former home of Prince Chumbhot and his wife  Rajawongse Pantip. Tourists visiting Thailand and staying in 5 star hotel Bangkok have a difficult time navigating through all the wonders and many museums of the city, though these royal palaces are by far one of the most popular places to start.

Under the management of the Chumbhot Pantip Foundation the palace was converted into a museum in 1952. Originally, this consisted of 8 traditional Thai houses that were dismantled to be moved to its present location. The houses are joined by corridors, which makes it seem like it is one large building. The newest addition was added in 1996 and was constructed specifically to house the enormous Bang Chiang collection. The collection contains numerous artifacts and relics dating back to 3,600 BC. This ancient civilization is known for its cultivation of rice before the development of bronze tools and ceramics. It is considered to be one of the most important prehistoric sites in Southeast Asia.

Each of the 8 houses of the palace contain specific themes and collections. House one displays artwork from the Ayutthaya period as well as ancient swords, spears and muskets. House two shows traditional hand fans and mother of pearl trays. Banjarong Porcelain in its five principle colors is displayed in house three. House four shows a formal dining area and has a fine collection of Buddha statues. House five displays Udon Thani pottery and jewelry. House six contains carved figurines representing characters from traditional Thai Khon dance. House seven holds a rare sample of Sukotai ceramics. And house eight contains the formal dinnerware of Prince Chumbhot.

Bangalore is a fast growing and progressive city. It is known as both the Garden City of India, and also India’s Silicon Valley. These seemingly contrasting names are indicative of the diverse nature of the city and area. Garden City refers to its luscious and green landscape and the reference to Silicon Valley is based on its position as the leading employer and having the highest number of information technology companies in India. It is India’s third most populous city and also the capital of Karnataka. Tourists who are staying in 5 star hotels Bangalore can be first hand witnesses to major landmarks that testify to these deserved nic-names. The Lal Bagh Glass House, and the pyramid designed headquarters of Infosys, India’s second largest IT company.

Bangalore is filled with public parks, which contributes to its being known as the Garden City of India. However, the Lal Bagh Glass House is an amazing confirmation of this. The beautiful building is famous for its grand flower shows and has become a heritage monument. It is part of the Bangalore Botanical Garden, which was commissioned by Hyder Ali, a ruler of Mysore. There is an aquarium and lake in the garden, which help to make it one of the city’s biggest tourist attractions.

Although Infosys is India’s second largest IT companies, that fact alone would not make it a popular spot for visitors to seek out. However, one of the company’s buildings, the Infosys Media Center, makes it a very attractive visual spectacle. The Center houses many video studios which the company uses to broadcast reports to stockholders. This mirrored building is certainly worth the effort to drive by and view though the main destination would be the Lal Bagh Glass House at the Botanical Garden where tourists can relax in its aromatic beauty and spend the afternoon.