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Wat Mahathat: Located in front of the grand palace to the east near Pa Than Bridge. It was contructed in the reign of King Borom Rachathirat I. Wat Mahathat is open every day from 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m.

Wide shot from above this temple which is very beautiful. Even monks come here to learn about Buddhist history, they walk around, looking at Buddha images, old chedi etc.

The famous thing in this temple is "The face of the Buddha" with a tree growing around it. The picture on the right shows a Buddha image. Even though the temple is in ruins, the Buddha images are still respected.

These pictures show Buddha images which have had their heads cut off by ancient souvenir hunters. You will find the heads in museums and private homes in Europe and America.

Copyright information: All pictures by Nattawud Daoruang. Information from brochures obtained at location. Additional information by Richard Barrow and Nattawud Daoruang.

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