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Ayutthaya World Heritage Site

Ayutthaya World Heritage Site

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

Elephant Camp

Ayutthaya Historical Park

Ayutthaya Elephant Camp provides
elephant ride attractions.

Phra Mongkhon Bophit

Ayutthaya Historical Park

Phra Mongkhon Bophit, a large bronze cast Buddha image, was originally enshrined outside the Grand Place to the east.

Wat Putthaisawan

Ayutthaya Historical Park

Situated on the river bank opposite Ko Mueang to the south.

Wat Ayothaya

Ayutthaya Historical Park

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St. Joseph's Church

Ayutthaya Historical Park

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Wat Na Phra Men

Ayutthaya Historical Park

The former name of this monastery was Wat Phra Merurachikaram. Located on the bank of Khlong Sabua opposite the Grand Palace, the date of construction is unknown.

Elephant Kraal Pavilion

Ayutthaya Historical Park

The pavilion, utilized as the royal seat to witness the elephant round up, is located in Tambon Suan Phrik, four kilometers from the city along Highway No. 309.

Chedi Phra Si Suriyothai

Ayutthaya Historical Park

The memorial for the first heroine in Thai history is located in Ko Mueang to the west.

Wat Kasatrathirat

Ayutthaya Historical Park

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Wat Gudidao

Ayutthaya Historical Park

Located in front of the railway station to the east, this old monastery has beautiful work with better craftsmanship than many other temples, but it has deteriorated to a high degree.

	Chao Sam Phraya National Museum
	Ayutthaya Historical Park
	Located at Tambon Pratu Chai, on Rotchana Road opposite Rajabhat University Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya.

	Ayutthaya Historical Study Centre
	Ayutthaya Historical Park
	Located on Rotchana Road, this centre is a national research institute devoted to the study of Ayutthaya, especially during the period when Ayutthaya was the capital of Thailand.

	Khun Phaen House
	Ayutthaya Historical Park
	Khun Phaen’s Thai - style house conforms to descriptions in a popular Thai literary work. Kun Phaen’s house is near Wihan Phra Mongkhon Bophit.

More attractions in Ayutthaya Old city

Map of Ayutthaya, Thailand

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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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