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Travel Guide > Central > Ayutthaya > History and Culture

Temples in Ayutthaya

Ayutthaya is steeped in history and culture and one of the best places in Thailand to visit temples, both ancient and contemporary.

A former capital in ancient times, Ayutthaya boasts some of the historically most important temples outside the capital. The ancient ruins of Ayutthaya feature a range of architectural styles including Khmer and Burmese influence, while some of the less ancient structures display aspects of Western influence. Some of the important temples in the area include Wat Phra Si San Phet, Wat Chaiwatthanaram, and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol.

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Below is a list of some of the more important temples in the area. If you are in Ayutthaya for a limited amount of time, you should probably take a look at some of these temples first.


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Wat Chaiwatthanaram
Wat Chaiwatthanaram is an imposing monastery located in the west of Ayutthaya on the Chao Phraya River. It was built by King Prasat Thong in 1630 and its architecture is similar to th...
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Wat Phra Si San Phet / Ancient Palace

Built in the reign of King Boromtrilokanath, Wat Phra Sri San Phet was the biggest temple in the area at its peak and is historically very significant. The temple is situated in a compound (similar...
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Wat Yai Chai Mongkol

Wat Yai Chai Mongkol is located near the main Ayutthaya ruins and a short distance from the walls of Ayutthaya. It is famed for an impressively large statue of the Reclining Buddha inside the templ...
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Wihan Phramongkhon Bophit

Wihan Phramongkhon Bophit contains one of the largest bronze Buddha images found in Thailand and also houses numerous smaller images. Destroyed by the Burmese in 1767, the temple was returned to it...
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