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The King Naresuan the Great Shrine |
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Located on the other side of Maenam Nan,
opposite the main town, the Shrine of King Naresuan the Great is in the
compound of Phitsanulok Phittayakom School. The Shrine was built in
1961 at the site of the Chan Palace where King Naresuan the Great was
born and raised. The Shrine represents the Thais utmost respect to
their beloved King who liberated the nation from Burmese power.
Within the Shrine is a seated image of King Naresuan the Great pouring
water from a golden container symbolizing the declaration of
Ayutthaya's independence from Myanmar.
To reach the site from the city, pass through Naresuan Bridge and
turn right at the foot of the bridge, drive for another 200 meters and
turn left to enter the road along Maenam Nan, then proceed for another
700 meters.
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