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Ayutthaya Province

The ancient city of Ayutthaya, or Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya was the Thai capital for 417 years. This old capital was founded in 1350 by King U-Thong and was sacked by the Burmese in 1767. Thirty three kings of different dynasties ruled the kingdom. Ayutthaya is located 76 kms. north of Bangkok. It was one of Indo-China’s most prosperous cities and is one of Thailand’s major historical attractions. The grandeur of Ayutthaya is reflected by numerous magnificent structures and ruins concentrated in and around the city island surrounded by the Chao Phraya, Pa Sak and Lop Buri Rivers. The area, well conserved as a historical park, has been included in UNESCO’s list of World Heritage since 13 December 1991. Ayutthaya covers an area of 2,556 square kilometres.

Ayutthaya is administratively divided into 16 districts: Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Ban Phraek, Bang Ban, Bang Pahan, Bang Pa-in, Amphoe Bang Sai, Bang Sai, Lat Bua Luang, Maha Rat, Nakhon Luang, Phachi, Phak-Hai, Sena, Tha Rua, Uthai and Wang Noi.

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Photo Highlights

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Highlights to help plan your trip

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Ayutthaya Historical Park

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LOCATION: Amphoe Mueang District in Ayutthaya

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Wat Phra Si Sanphet

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LOCATION: Amphoe Mueang District in Ayutthaya

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Wat Phra Mahathat

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LOCATION: Amphoe Mueang District in Ayutthaya

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Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon

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Located to the Southeast of the island, this temples lofty chedi is visible from most of the town. The monastery

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Wat Phananchoeng

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Overlooking the river on the opposite bank from the main city, Wat Phanan Choeng was founded shortly before the establishment

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Wihan Phra Mongkhon Bophit

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This chapel is located to the south of Wat Phra Si Sanphet. A large bronze seated Buddha image (Phra Mongkhon

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Wat Na Phra Men

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Formerly known as Wat Phra Merurachikaram, the temple is located across the river north of the palace. Although the date

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Wat Lokayasutharam

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This temple is adjacent to Wat Wora-Chettharam in the west of the city. It houses a large reclining Buddha image,

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Wat Ratchaburana

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King Borom Rachathirat II (Chao Sam Phraya) built a temple on the site where his two elder brothers were cremated.

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Bang Pa-In Palace

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LOCATION: Amphoe Bang Pa-In District in Ayutthaya

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Bang Sai Royal Folk Arts and Crafts Center

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LOCATION: Bang Sai District in Ayutthaya

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St. Joseph’s Church

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THAI NAME: โบสถ์เซ็นต์ยอเซฟ LOCATION: Amphoe Muang District in Ayutthaya Province GPS: 14.338493, 100.550377 St. Joseph’s Church was built during the reign of King

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Chao Sam Phraya National Museum

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LOCATION: Amphoe Mueang District in Ayutthaya

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Ancient Forts and Fortresses

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There are many forts along the city wall and fortresses around the outer circle. As found in historical records, these

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Wat Phra Ram

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LOCATION: Amphoe Mueang District in Ayutthaya

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Suan Somdet

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This public park is situated on U-Thong Road to the southwest of the city. The area, full of plants referred

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Chankasem or Front Palace

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On the bank of the Pasak River; this palace was built during the reign of King Maha Thammaraja, the 17th

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Wat Senasanaram

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This ancient temple is behind the Chankasem Palace and houses two Buddha images that were transferred from Vientiane

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Wat Suwandraram Ratchawarawihan

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This temple located on U-Thong Road, southeast of the city. The mural paintings in The Ubosot depict the gathering deities

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