Chedi Phra Si Suriyothai
This pagoda is situated at the original site of the Rear Palace in the west of the city. It is
Read moreAyutthaya 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.
Wat Phutthaisawan
This riverside temple was built in the area called “Wiang Lek” to the south of the town. It is the
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This is located in Tambon Samphao Lom, on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River to the south of
Read moreChedi Phukhao Thong
The Phu Khao Thong chedi is situated about two kilometres northwest of the city island. It was built by King
Read moreElephant Kraal Pavilion
The Pavilion, utilized as the royal seat to witness the elephant round up, is situated north of the city island.
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Tambon Ko Rian. In the late 16th Century A.D., there were more foreign commercial traders coming to Ayutthaya. Japanese merchandisers
Read moreThai Boat Museum
The museum is located at the residence of its founder, Mr. Phaithun Khaomala, a renowned Thai boat modeller and former
Read moreWat Kasattrathirat Worawihan
Located outside the city island, opposite Chedi Phra Si Suriyothai, on the bank of the Chao Phraya River is another
Read moreWat Kudidao
Located to the east in front of the railway station, this old monastery was beautifully constructed with better craftsmanship than
Read moreWat Suan Luang Sopsawan
King Maha Chakkraphat commanded the construction of this monastery on the west of the city which is the old military
Read moreAyutthaya Historical Study Center
This compound is located on Rochana Road and is a National Research Institute devoted to the study of Ayutthaya, especially
Read moreGong Khong Market
A newly established market worth visiting. Showcasing Ayutthaya’s old way of live, the market’s name is derived from an action
Read moreWat Niwet Thamaprawat
This temple, which was built Rama V (Chulalongkorn), looks more like a Gothic Christian church than a Thai temple. Visitors
Read morePhom Phet (The Diamond Fort)
This fort that remains almost intact while ruins of the other forts which had been destroyed are visible around the
Read moreAyutthaya Studies Institute
Sited next to Ayutthaya Historical Study Centre is an institute established with the aim of unertaking further study and research
Read moreKhun Phan House
Khun Phaen House is a Thai-style house that conforms to descriptions in a popular Thai literary work. Khun Phaen’s house
Read moreThe Support Arts and Craft International Centre of Thailand (SACICT)
The Support Arts and Craft International Centre of Thailand (SACICT) is located on the left bank of the Chao Phraya
Read moreWat Chaiwatthanaram
Located on the bank of the Maenam Chao Phraya, to the west of the city island is Wat Chaiwatthanaram. Built
Read moreGrand Palace
Places of interest in the Grand Palace are as follows:- Sanphet Prasat Hall King Borom Trailokanath built this hall which
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