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Royal Palace Museum

Luang Prabang, Laos
4.0 of 5 stars 105 Reviews
Type: History Museums, Museums, Castles, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Description: Displays of the opulence of pre-Communist Laos.
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Senior Contributor
41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

It doesn't take long to wander around the museum it's interesting but the highlight was the photography exhibition 'floating Buddha' it's at the back of the property.

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Sydney
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Quite oppulent and a glimpse into the Royal lifestyle. Easy an hours visit.

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florida
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Former home of King and Queen. Gives insight to the royal lifestyle and interesting architecture. Not very big. Nice gardens on the grounds

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Bangkok, Thailand
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

we particularly liked the floating Buddha photo exhibition

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Toronto
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Mostly propaganda re writings. But walls are lovely and palace is nice to see. As a museum, it is minimal.

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Northborough, Massachusetts
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124 reviews 124 reviews
Reviews in 56 cities Reviews in 56 cities
62 helpful votes 62 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Very interesting place to visit. If available, go to the ballet next to the Royal Palace, well worth the visit.

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London, United Kingdom
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

An interesting way to spend an hour or so but similar to a minor UK stately home. Artefacts concentrated on two generations of Royal family.

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Auckland, New Zealand
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Well set out, we appreciated our guide as only minimal information

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City of San Marino, San Marino
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

This is basically a mansion with some more or less interesting pieces from the royal period on display. Interesting but not really a must. Need to take off shoes. Also need to leave cameras and bags in an decrepit locker, for no good reason that I can think of.

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Hanoi, Vietnam
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

The place is ok. However, the staff is awful! We have to leave all our belongings outside (to prevent thiefs?!), so when they asked to check my ticket, which is unusual because there are many European tourists but they only ask me, I have to go out to pick it and they ask where I am from. When being told... More

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