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Wat Chaiwatthanaram

Wat Chaiwatthanaram Built in 1630 by King Prasat Thong. He graciously ordered to build it on the site of his former home to dedicate merit to his mother.But His Royal Highness Krom Phraya Damrong Rajanubhab assumed that this temple was built as a memorial of the victory over Phnom Penh (Phnom Penh) by modeling from Angkor Wat.
Internal base architecture Wat Chaiwatthanaram There is a main prang an... read more

Wat Mahathat Ayutthaya

Wat Mahathat is located in front of the grand palace. It was constructed in 1374 A. D. during the reign of King Boromma Rachathirat I and finished during the reign of King Ramesuan (1388-1395). The main prang collapsed during the reign of King Songtham (1610-1628). The restoration of this prang was probably completed during the reign of King Prasatthong (1630-1655) and the height of the prang was ... read more

Chao Sam Phraya National Museum

Chao Sam Phraya National Museum This is located on Rochana Road, opposite the city wall. It houses various antique bronze Buddha images and famous carved panels. a receptacle at the Thai pavilion contains relics of lord Buddha and objects of art more that 500 years old. The museum also has a substantial collection of local artifacts. Inside the building, there are many objects e.g. antique br... read more

Elephant Lae Pavilion

Elephant Lae Pavilion The pavilion, utilized as the royal seat to witness the elephant round up, is located 4 kilometres from the city along Highway No. 309. The outlook is a big cage surrounded with logs having, from the front centre, fencing lines of 45 degrees spread out to both sides far away into the jungle area. Around the kraal itself, is an earthen wall with bricks to the height of the pil... read more