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Built in the 60s this is a relatively small museum At the ground floor a voluminous bronze head of Buddha welcomes the visitors. Very little English is spoken and there is no publication in English either. The authorization or not to take picture seems left with the appreciation of the employees who are not all of the same opinion. Very beautiful pieces are kept here even if they are not still highlighted as they would deserve it. A particular effort was granted for treasures kept in both saverooms of 1st floor (light jumper is needed it’s two iceboxes!). Fortunately here detailed explanations are in English with old photos. The story tells the events which led to the discovery of the crypt of the Wat Mahathat, and to the looting of the crypt in the Wat Rajaburana
Written Feb 4, 2012
Address: rotchana road - Ayuatthaya
Phone: 66 (0) 3524 1587
Website: http://www.thailandmuseum.com/thaimuseum_eng/chaosamphraya/history.htm
This temple houses a richly decorated Buddha image. The red columns emphasize the statues. Allow a small visit in the garden behind the building to take a look at another rather kitsch room and to see a small chedi partially covered by the long aerial roots of a tree.
Written Feb 4, 2012
This temple suffered a lot during the 2011 flooding, because of its situation near the water.. In January, 2012, it was not accessible for the visits. The place is nevertheless worth seeing Sad the partially collapsed outer wall and the abandoned sandbags, but I have to admit it the reflection in the water is magnificent. The beautiful house on the other bank belongs to the royal family it's a pity because it is the ideal place to take advantage of the sunset on the ruins.
Written Feb 4, 2012
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Across the street from the Wat Mahathat, this smaller and quieter temple invites you for a walk. It's a pity, that the houses of the city are so near. The photographer will find here some nice spots and a few big trees offer enough shade for those who like picnic. If all these ruins seem to you repetitive do not however miss the crypt which constitutes the main attraction of the place and which story is told in the museum. An estimation indicates that 75kg of the golden artefacts taken by looters were never found back.
entry fee : 50baht (dec 2011)
Written Feb 1, 2012
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Most of the visitors are part of a tour due to the fact that this temple is easily accessible by road. There are two restaurants and a change on the premises. Nevertheless, this temple deserves a visit. Behind the wall at the left side of the entrance, you’ll find a reclining Buddha. The central wihan is a mix of old and new surrounded with trees and ruined small chedis. Two big Buddha images marks the entrance of the old chedi in the center of a courtyard full of smaller Buddha. You can reach a terrace with view. At the back more statures in a peaceful garden. This place is also a small monastery.
Entry fee : 20baht
Written Feb 1, 2012
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This big complex is a part of all the organized tours of Ayutthaya city . Most visitors congregated in front of the Buddha's famous face embeded in tree roots. This place is to the right of the main entrance. After the traditional photo, I invite you to penetrate into the small courtyard which is just behind. You will discover 2 beheaded statues guarding the remains of a bigger one if I judge by the size of what stays there : just the crossed legs. This place which receives by comparison few visitors is nevertheless romantic.
On this site, many buildings tilt dangerously. This gives a particular character to the set. By walking around, you’ll find neglected pieces of Buddha’s statues everywhere. A real delight for the amateurs. In the 50s, during restoration works , a crypt was discovered under a small stuppa in a corner of the prang. The story of this discovery and the treasures founded are part of the permanent exhibition in the Chao Sam Phraya museum
Written Feb 1, 2012
Address: Historical park
Wat Lokayasutharam is the location of a big statue of a reclining Buddha very convenient for pictures because nothing around. Note however that there are the two other reclining Buddha in Ayuthaya one in Wat Yai Chaimongkhon and one in Wat Buddhai Sawan. See my pictures to make a choice.
Written Jan 31, 2012
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Situated in a raised park, this big complex which entrance is situated to the right of the Wihan Pamoghol Bophit deserves a visit. The place is recognizable thanks to it three restored Chedis, but presents of numerous secondary Chedis more or less in ruin which gives to the group a photogenic character. Certain parts threaten to collapse and are at present strengthened by a scaffold, but it doesn’t affect at all the beauty of the site. 50 bath entry fee Opened from 8 hours. A drawing on a panel shows a reconstruction with the buildings which rose between Chedis but of which nothing remains today.
Written Jan 31, 2012
Address: Historical Park - Ayuthaya
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Wat Mahathat
Ayutthaya Historical Park
One of the most important temples in Ayutthaya. Wat Mahathat was built by King Borom Ratchathirat I in 1374.
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Name: Wat Mahathat
Attraction Type: Temple
Pictures in the web: Wat Mahathat, Ayutthaya Historical Park
Last visit: November 2009
Province: Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
Location: Central Thailand
My Photos
First Photo: Wat Mahathat
Second Photo: Wat Mahathat
Third Photo: Wat Mahathat
Forth Photo: Tree in Wat Mahathat
Fifth photo: Buddha image
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: Ayutthaya City, City Centre
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This was the 2nd stop on my Ayutthaya tour.
This Wat was built in 1448 and was known as one of the grandest Temples in the ancient city. It is still impressive today. When the Burmese ransacked the city, a large 16 metre standing Buddha that was covered in gold was smashed to pieces. The Temples name originated from this Buddha. King Rama 1 collected the pieces and they are in a Chedi at Wat Po in Bangkok.
The three large chedis were built to contain the ashes of King Boromatrailokanat and his two sons who both became Kings. There are many small Chedis and remains in the complex. It used to be connected to the Royal Palace, but the Burmese levelled it to the ground. This Temple is almost in the centre of the Ancient City.
Well worth a visit.
It is open from 8.30 - 5pm Admission is 30tb if not on a tour.
Updated Mar 9, 2011
Address: Ayuthaya
Website: http://www.thaitravel.info/Ayuthaya/
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