Old Court and
City Hall These two European style buildings are located
on Wilaichit Road by the Chao Phraya River in the town.
Both are constructed at the same period, some 90 years ago
during the reign of King Rama V. They are still in perfect
condition.
Wat Sawang Arom
This temple is situated in the town. It is a centre for
Buddha image sculpture. The technique was handed down from
the Ban Cha Lo School in Thon Buri. A collection of 300
Nang Yai or shadow play figures at this temple is considered
the most complete in Thailand.
Wat Phra Non Chaksi This temple is 4 kms. south of the town along the Sing
Buri-Suphan Buri route. It houses a huge Sukhothai-style
reclining Buddha image, which is revered by the local people
and renowned for its large size, almost 46 metres long.
Wat Na Phrathat
This temple, first called "Wat Hua Muang" by the
villagers, is located 1 km. west of Wat Phra Non Chaksi.
It houses an ancient brick pagoda which was was built during
the ancient Khmer's glory. The pagoda was later renovated
during during the early Ayutthaya period. This area is assumed
to have been the ancient site of Sing Buri.
Wat Phikun Thong
This temple in Tambon Wihan Khao, Amphoe Tha Chang, is 9
kms. from Wat Phra Non Chakis. Visitors come here top pay
homage to the statue of Luang Pho Phae, a famous former
abbot of the temple. The temple also houses Thailand's largest
sitting Buddha image, 23 metres wide and 42 metres high,
made of concrete and decorated with golden mosaic.
Monument of Bang Rachan Heroes This is situated in Amphoe Khai Bang Rachan, 13 kms.
southwest of the town on Route No. 3032. The statue refer
to the villagers of Bang Rachan who bravely fought against
the Burmese army in 1765 during the reign of King Ekkathat
of Ayutthaya. In spite of many more troops than the villagers,
the Burmese had to make eight attacks before the villagers
were defeated due to their shortage of weapons. |
Wat Pho
Kao Ton This temple is near
the Monument of Bang Rachan Heroes. It was the base where
the Bang Rachan villagers resisted the Burmese attacks.
A replica of the ancient fortress, identical to the original
was constructed. In a chapel, there is a statue of Phra
Achaan Thammachot who was both a monk and a leader of the
Bang Rachan's heroes.
Wat Phra Prange and Ancient Kilns This ancient site is located in Tambon Choeng Klat,
Amphoe Bang Rachan 17 km west of the the town. The temple
contains an old pagoda of the Lop Buri style assumed to
have been constructed during the reign of King Naria the
Great The pagoda measures 15 metres high and has some Buddha
images at its base. Not far from the pagoda, 3-4 ruined
ancient kilns have been discovered. They were used for firing
earthenware during the Ayutthaya period. The kilns were
relatively large and once produced jars, bowls, mortars,
pots, gable tops, and floor tiles.
In Buri National Museum This museum is situated inside a temple called Wat
Bot. It exhibits several old objects such as king Rama V's
palanquin, large shadow play figures, various styles of
" Phat Yot" (monk ranking ecclesiastical fans),
a Green Stone Buddha Image, and an ancient sugar cane crushing
machine.
Wat Bot
This is an old temple constructed in an unusual style having
iron rails as the core of the lower part. The window and
door panels of the chapel were carved exquisitely by the
best artisan of Sing Buri, a man by the name of Chuen Hathakosol,
who devoted 10 years of his life doing this piece of work. |