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Ayutthaya Historical Park

Ayutthaya Historical Park

The ancient city of Ayutthaya, or Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, the Thai capital for 417 years, is one of Thailand's major tourist attractions.

Many ancient ruins and art works can be seen in a city that was founded in 1350 by King U-Thong when the Thais were forced southwards by northern neighbours. During the period of Ayutthaya being the Thai capital, 33 kings of different dynasties ruled the kingdom until it was sacked by the Burmese in 1767.

Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Historical Park a vast stretch of historical site in the heart of Ayutthaya city has been included in UNESCO's list of world heritage since 13 December 1991.

Attractions in Ayutthaya Historical Park

Wat Mahathat

Ayutthaya Historical Park

Located in front of the Grand Palace to the east near Pa Tham Bridge, it was constructed in the reign of King Borom Rachathirat I. It houses the holy relics of Lord Buddha.

Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon

Ayutthaya Historical Park

The monastery constructed in the reign of King U-Thong is located outside the city to the southeast in the same direction as the railway station; one can see its large pagoda from far away.

Wat Lokkayasuttharam

Ayutthaya Historical Park

This monastery is over a kilometer behind the Grand Palace adjacent to Wat Worachettharam. Accessible by the road behind the Ancient Palace, passing Wat Worapho and Wat Worachettharam.

Wat Ratchaburana

Ayutthaya Historical Park

This monastery was located near Pa Than Bridge opposite Wat Mahathat.

Wat Chaiwatanaram

Ayutthaya Historical Park

The temple is located on the west
bank of the Chao Phraya River,
outside Ayutthaya island.

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Wat Worachetta Ram

Ayutthaya Historical Park

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Wat Phra Si Sanphet

Ayutthaya Historical Park

This important and most outstanding monastery is located in the Grand Palace
compound like Wat Phra Si Rattanasatsadaram (Wat Phra Khaew) of Bangkok.

Wat Phananchoeng

Ayutthaya Historical Park

This monastery located south of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya has no record as to its date of construction or the person causing its construction.

Wat Phukhao Thong

Ayutthaya Historical Park

Located two kilometers northwest of the Grand Place, this monastery was constructed in the year 1387 during the reign of King Ramesuan.

Wat Thammikarat

Ayutthaya Historical Park

A temple in the Mahanikaya Sect, Wat Thammikarat was formerly known as Wat Mukkharat.

Wat Phra Ram

Ayutthaya Historical Park

This monastery was situated outside the Grand Palace compound to the east. King Ramesuan commanded it build on ground where the royal cremation ceremory for his father, King U-Thong took place.

More attractions in Ayutthaya World Heritage Site

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- Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park - Mueang Sing Historical Park - Phanom Rung Historical Park - Phimai Historical Park - Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park - Si Satchanalai Historical Park - Sukhothai Historical Park

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