Wat Phra Mahathat

DESTINATION: Wat Phra Mahathat
THAI NAME: วัดมหาธาตุ
LOCATION: Amphoe Mueang in Ayutthaya Province
GPS: 14.357152, 100.567490

This temple is on the corner of Chi Kun Road and Naresuan Road. A tall pagoda was built by King Ramkesuan in 1384. A buried treasure chest containing valuables including a relic of Lord Buddha, several golden Buddha images and many other objects in gold, ruby and crystal was found during the excavation in 1956.