Overlooking the River on the opposite bank from the main city, Wat Phanan Choeng was founded shortly before the establishment of Ayutthaya as the Kingdoms capital. Its main building enshrines a huge, seated Buddha image, that is 57 feet tall an object of particular devotion...
Overlooking the River on the o...
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Located near Wat Kudidao, this Temple was renovated by Chao Phraya Kosa (Lek) and Phraya Kosa (Pan) during the reign of King Narai the Great. The main attraction is a large and unusual prang believed to be an imitation of the design of Chedi Chet...
Located near Wat Kudidao, this...
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Located on the bank of the Maenam Chao Phraya, to the west of the city Island is Wat Chaiwatthanaram. Built in 1630 by King Prasat Thong to honor his mother, Wat Chai Wattanaram was conceived as a replica of the Angkor Temple. One of the most...
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Located outside the city Island, opposite Chedi Phra Si Suriyothai, on the bank of the Chao Phraya River is another interesting Temple worth visiting. Formerly known as Kasattra or Kasattraram, the ancient temple is of the Ayutthaya period with a main Prang (stupa) at its...
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This monastery is over a kilometer behind Wat Suanluangsopsawan adjacent to Wat Worachettharam. Accessible by the road inside the compound of the Distillery Plant, or through the road behind the Phlapphla Trimuk (three-gabled roof pavilion), the monastery is in the area of the Ancient Palace....
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The main attractions of this Temple, which is located on U-Thong Road, southeast of the city, are the paintings. The mural paintings in the Ubosot depict the gathering deities and jataka stories, while the murals on the front wall show a picture of the Lord...
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Located to the Southeast of the Island, this Temples lofty chedi is visible from most of the town. The monastery was built in 1900 by King U Thong who granted the temple with the name Wat Pa Kaew. The intention was to create a center...
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Wat Nang Kui is located on 30 Moo 5, Tambon Sampaolom. It is a temple situated off the city island in the southern area along the Chao Phraya River. The monastery is over 400 years old, built during Ayutthaya period. The construction was supported by...
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Located inside Rajabhat University Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Wat Borom Phuttharam was built during the reign of King Phetracha (B.E. 1688-1730) in the area of his hometown, Patong District. The location of the temple was bounded by ancient transport routes, i.e. Chakrai Noi canal in...
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In 1491, Wat Phra Si Sanphet was located inside the compound of the Grand Palace-the foundations of which are still visible-and served as the royal Chapel, as Wat Phra Kaeo does in Bangkok. This Wang Lung Palace (Royal Palace) was built by King U-Thong upon...
In 1491, Wat Phra Si Sanphet w...
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