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December 26, 2008 Over 600 years old, the main chedi in this impressive complex is the tallest in the whole of Thailand. The temple was originally constructed in 1401 under the reign of King Saeng Muang Ma (1386-1401) and was later enlarged to a height of 86 metres... 12 photos and 0 videos | December 25, 2008 Located off the main island to the west, Wat Chaiwatthanaram is one of the most imposing ancient Buddhist monasteries in Ayuthaya and is also one of the most compact, making it far less painful on your feet. Established by King Prasatthong in 1630,... 8 photos and 0 videos |
December 26, 2008 Located in the heart of the city, Wat Phra Singh has been one of the most important temples in Chiang Mai for over 700 years. Under the orders of King Phayoo, the temple was built in 1345 to house the remains of his father, King Kam Fu and was... 4 photos and 0 videos | December 26, 2008 Situated west of the old city, Wat Suan Dok was built in 1371 in the garden of King Kuna, to house the Great Relics of the Lord Buddha, which had originally been kept in Sukhothai. Wat Suan Dok roughly translates to “field of flowers”. The temple... 10 photos and 0 videos |
December 26, 2008 Situated 2km north west from the centre of Chiang Mai, Wat Jet Yot is set in peaceful surroundings and is pleasantly shaded by bothi trees. Built in 1455 on the orders of King Tilokaraya, the large chedi’s design is a replica of the Mahabodhi... 12 photos and 0 videos | December 26, 2008 Wat Pan Tao is a beautiful, one hundred year old viharn built entirely out of teak wood. Meaning “to increase 1,000 times”, Wat Pan Tao was moved from its original location within the temple grounds in 1875 by King Inthawichayanon and had... 3 photos and 0 videos |
December 18, 2008 Situated along Thanon Pha-Thon to the west of the Ayuthaya Historical Park is Wat Phra Ram. Built in 1369, it is located at the site where King U-Thong was cremated and is characterized by the large praang looming over a large lotus filled pond. It is... 10 photos and 0 videos | December 18, 2008 Wat Ratchaburana is situated along Thanon Chee Kun and its impressive main Khmer-style praang is equalled only by the unusual story behind it. When King Intharachathirat passed away in 1424, his two sons Chao Aye Phraya and Chao Yi Phraya met in battle... 16 photos and 0 videos |
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December 25, 2008 Just 500 metres south of Wat Rathaburana is Wat Mahathat, which was a royal monastery and served as a holy site for Buddhist monks of the Kamavasi sect. Construction of the wat began during the reign of King Borammarachathirat I in 1374 and was one of... photos and 0 videos |
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December 24, 2008 Perhaps the most recognisable landmark in Ayuthaya, Wat Phra Si Sanphet served as the original location of the Royal Palace when the city was established as the capital in 1350. 98 years and 8 monarchs later, King Borommatrailokanut ordered a wat to be... 15 photos and 0 videos |