Ayutthaya Attractions

 
Ayutthaya (Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya)

The old Thai capital of Ayutthaya (Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya), today one of the most impressive ruined cities in Asia, stands on the wide and fertile plain of the Menam Chao Phraya at a point where the river forms a natural loop. Indeed the city is completely encircled by rivers, the Menam to the south and west, the Lopburi to the north and the Pasak to the east. A canal also links the Lopburi and the Menam, the effect being to create a most favorably situated island.

By car: Highway 1 from Bangkok.
Picture of Wat Phra Si Sanphet

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The Wat Phra Si Sanphet, commonly known as the King's Temple, is an interesting attraction with historical significance.
Picture of Wat Yai Chai Mongkol

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Dating back to 1357, Wat Yai Chai Mongkol in Ayutthaya is identified by its prominent chedi which rises from a platform surrounded by several smaller chedis.

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The Chao Sam Phraya National Museum contains a good collection of art and artifacts. Of particular note is an 11th-12th C seated Buddha.
Picture of Wat Mahathat

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Wat Mahathat dates to the 14th C and is topped by a splendid prang measuring 46 m high.
Picture of Wat Ratchaburana

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The impressive ruins of Wat Ratchaburana contain walls, columns, chedis, and the prang which is a mix of Indian and Burmese styles.

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Ayutthaya Surroundings

View of Wat Phra Sri Sanphet in Ayutthaya.Wat Phra Si Sanphet, Ayutthaya
Row of Buddha statues at the temple of Wat Yai Chai Mongkol in Ayutthaya near Bangkok.Wat Yai Chai Mongkol, Ayutthaya
View over Bang Pa In Summer Palace.Bang Pa In Palace, Bang Pa In
Ancient temple of Wat Mahatat in Ayutthaya.Wat Mahathat, Ayutthaya
View of Wat Phra Ram, Ayutthaya.Wat Phra Ram, Ayutthaya
A prang at Wat Phra Si Sanphet in Ayutthayah.Wat Phra Si Sanphet, Ayutthaya
Row of Buddhas at the temple of Wat Yai Chai Mongkol in Ayutthaya.Wat Yai Chai Mongkol, Ayutthaya
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