The Grand Palace stands on the Rajdamnern Avenue near the bank of the Chao Phya. In front of the Palace is the row of buildings which is known as the Ministry of Defence, while at the back is the Royal Landing called "Ta Rajvoradit". On its right it adjoins a big monastery known as Wat Pra Chetupon, and on its left the famous Pra Meru Ground, a round spacious grass field lined at intervals with tamarind-trees.