Thailand > Central > Ayutthaya > Wat Phukhao Thong

Wat Phukhao Thong, Ayutthaya
 
Located two kilometers northeast of the grand palace, this monastery was constructed in the year 1387 during the reign of King Ramesuan.

Comment# 1 at: 2010-06-04 17:37:11 Comment by: FFF

(Golden Mount) Located two kilometres northwest of the Wat Phra Si San Phet complex, this temple was constructed in 1387 during the reign of King Ramesuan.

Comment# 2 at: 2010-06-04 17:37:59 Comment by: FFF

Wat Phukhao Thong is near Chedi Phukhao Thong which was built by the Burmese King Bhueng Noreng after his conquest of Ayutthaya in 1767. The siege of Ayutthaya lasted ten months. Chedi Phukhao Thong, at 80 meters (260 ft) is one of the highest pagodas in Ayutthaya. The Wat itself consists of several small chedi ruins and a small brick building that is just overgrown walls. A modern building has been built on the platform of a larger ancient temple, probably the Ordination Hall. All of this is incorporated into Phukhao Thong Memorial Park which includes a the battlefield where then Prince Naresuan defeated the Burmese after the death of King Bhueng Noreng. Prince Naresuan ascended to the throne in 1590 after the death of King Maha Thamamaracha.

Comment# 3 at: 2010-06-04 17:38:18 Comment by: monkeyshocx

Wat Phukhao Thong is near Chedi Phukhao Thong which was built by the Burmese King Bhueng Noreng after his conquest of Ayutthaya in 1767. The siege of Ayutthaya lasted ten months. Chedi Phukhao Thong, at 80 meters (260 ft) is one of the highest pagodas in Ayutthaya. The Wat itself consists of several small chedi ruins and a small brick building that is just overgrown walls. A modern building has been built on the platform of a larger ancient temple, probably the Ordination Hall. All of this is incorporated into Phukhao Thong Memorial Park which includes a the battlefield where then Prince Naresuan defeated the Burmese after the death of King Bhueng Noreng. Prince Naresuan ascended to the throne in 1590 after the death of King Maha Thamamaracha.

[1]  

Reply
Comment:

Name:
Picture:
Code:
*Please insert Code