Ayutthaya Attractions, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Thailand
(Ayutthaya is also known as Ayudhya)
AYUTTHAYA Attractions, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Ayutthaya Thailand Things to do, Sightseeing, Tourist places, Places to See, Places to visit, Packages
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Heritage
- Buddha Face Tree Wat Phra Mahathat
- Wat Phananchoeng
- Wat Phra Si Sanphet
- Wat Phuttai Sawan
- Wat Yai Chaimongkol
- Wat Chai Wattanaram
- Bang Pa-In Summer Palace
Pilgrimage
- Buddha Face Tree Wat Phra Mahathat
- Wat Phananchoeng
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Places to Visit in Ayutthaya, Thailand
Buddha Face Tree Wat Phra Mahathat Ayutthaya, Thailand
Built in 1374 at the start of the Ayutthaya era, Wat Mahathat is an impressive temple ruin originally constructed to house Buddha relics that mysteriously appeared to an early Ayutthayan ki...
Wat Phananchoeng Ayutthaya, Thailand
This monastery is located just south of Ayutthaya city on the east side of Chao Phraya River. Strangely, there is no record of when it was built or who built it; however, it is known that i...
Wat Phra Si Sanphet Ayutthaya, Thailand
Serving as the Royal Monastery from 1350 to 1448, the temple occupies expansive grounds inside the walls of the now-collapsed Royal Palace. The three iconic chedis – housing the royal relics of three Ayutthaya Kings – are among the ...
Wat Phuttai Sawan Ayutthaya, Thailand
Built during the reign of King U-Thong (1351–1369), the temple’s principal prang is clearly visible across the river from the inner city area. Highlights include rare wall murals painted in the Late Ayutthaya Period, a replica of th...
Wat Yai Chaimongkol Ayutthaya, Thailand
One of the best-preserved ancient royal monasteries, situated just before the eastern entrance to the inner city, the temple is famous for its large reclining Buddha and a 62-metre inverted bell-shaped chedi (pagoda) built to commemorate King N...
Wat Chai Wattanaram Ayutthaya, Thailand
Set across the river, facing the inner city, this royal temple boasts one of the most elaborate interpretations of the Mount Meru concept in ancient Khmer architecture, which influenced heavily the architectural style of the Late Ayutthaya Peri...
Bang Pa-In Summer Palace Ayutthaya, Thailand
Constructed during the reign of King Prasat Thong (1629-1656), this riverside palace complex (20km south of Ayutthaya) is set in a lovely landscaped lake garden that was once an island itself. The royal chronicle recorded only one building &nda...
Ayutthaya Historical Park Ayutthaya, Thailand
The Ayutthaya Historical Park was designated a UNESCO world heritage site in 1991. The park covers the old town of Ayutthaya. Ayutthaya used to be the capital city of Thailand for over 417 years until it was destroyed by...
Chao Sam Phraya National Museum Ayutthaya, Thailand
This two-storey museum houses most of the excavated artifacts from Wat Ratchaburana and other temples across Ayutthaya. The first floor features Buddha images in various postures and styles as well as porcelain ware and bullet money of the peri...
Thai Boat Museum Ayutthaya, Thailand
Ayutthaya is home to Thailand’s most skilled boat builders. In the past, the city had more klongs (canals) than roads, and boats used to be the main mode of transport. This private museum belongs to Phaithun Khaomala, a renowned boat mode...
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