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Or called in a short name , Wat Yai. This temple was built in Ayudhaya period by local artisans (Phetchaburi artisans was so famous in Ayudhaya period and it ‘s still be alive.) and renovated again in King Rama V in Rattanakosin period.
Interesting things :
-Sala Karn Parien or a hall for sermons, once was a pavillion of King Sue in Ayudhaya period.He was dedicated this pavillion for the famous royal abbot named Tangmo. This building was built from teak wood and decorated with gold on lacquer.The most famous and be as masterpiece is the front central door(on the East). Inside, housed 2 pulpits ,one was built in Ayudhaya period which is so beautiful carving.
-Ubosot or ordination hall, located in main building complex.The most famous is mural painting which was painted in Ayudhaya period. You can see 5 ranges of gods,rishis and yaksas paying respect to the principal buddha image (as a symbol of Buddha).
-Hor Tri or a hall for keeping scripture, located in pond on the South side of ubosot complex. It is hardly found for now,both from style which stands on only 3 pillars and located in pond (for protect insects ). Leave a Comment Address: Na Phralan sub-district , Muang district.Directions: About 1 km from city hall.
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Old temple where built in Ayudhaya period.In 2454 the monk header built a new Ubosot by ancient method on construction.The most attraction 's Ubosot wall where decorated all the panels outside by carving teakwood. All carving are about nature,animals,the story about Buddha reincanation stories and chinese monkey story. In an area of temple also represented old cart and antiques. Leave a Comment Address: Bangkhem Sub-district,Khao Yoi DistrictDirections: Near Wang Manao junction
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The principle temple in Petchaburi province where local people called Wat Mahathat. Origanally,thai believe that every important cities should have a place for housed the great relic of Buddha. They called that place as Mahathat temple and located in the city centre where they thought it's the most important place in the city.
So Wat Mahathat in Petchburi is one important and sacred place in Thailand. Because if its important, the renovation always happened and it seems a place of art collections esp. the Petchburi stucco style which origin in Ayutthaya period.
The most sacred building in this temple is Prang with 5 spires, the principle one is the most highest and surrounded with 4 spires at cardinal points. Absolutely sure,Inside housed the great relic of Buddha.
Other important buildings are Ubosot with the wonderful stucco on the pediment in Ramayana epic story.Inside,housed 3 holy Buddha images of Petchburi called Luang Por Mahathat, Luang Por Ban Laem and Luang Por Khao Takrao (Luang Por means image ).
Viharn Luang building also decorated with finest stucco of Petchburi. Some said this building was built in Ayutthaya period. Leave a Comment Address: Nork Road or Damneon Kasem RoadDirections: Near Jomkalo bridge
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The full name is the Royalty-initiated Laem Phak Bia Environmental Study, Research and Development Project. This project began by the King Rama IX, he found the environment problem from trash and used water. So he decided to solve these problems by nature to nature and the project can run very well.
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Inside the centre, there 're so many stuffs to show how Tai Dam live from Birth to Death. Also, they presennted the model of traditional Tai Dam house. Now, all changed to new style. Leave a Comment Address: Khao Yoi School ,Khao Yoi District
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Tai Dam or Black Tai tribe invaded from Vietnam passed Laos to Northeastern part of Thailand to Petchaburi. They located their group in Khao Yoi area and spend their life as the old day here. Leave a Comment
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The Royal Palace, and the Ho Chatchawan Wiangchai, an observatory tower are both perched on the west rise.
The astronomical observation tower built in 1862 by King Rama IV. Leave a Comment
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