This is on Rochana Road, opposite the city wall. It houses various antique bronze Buddha images and famous carved panels. a receptacle at the Thai pavilion contains relics of lord Buddha and objects of art more that 500 years old. The museum also has a substantial collection of local artifacts. The museum is open everyday except Monday, Tuesday and national holidays from 09.00 -16.00 hrs. (Admission fee: 10 Baht). For more information Tel: (035) 241 – 587
On the bank of Pasak River, this palace was built during the reign of King Maha Thammaraja, the 17th Ayutthayan monarch, for his son’s residence (King Naresuan). Like other ruins, the palace was destroyed by the Burmese and lift unrepaired for a long time. King Mongkut of the present Chakri dynasty ordered reconstructoin of this palace for use as a residence during his occasional visits to Ayutthaya. Some of the more interesting sites are :
This important and most outstanding
monastery is located in grand palace compound like Wat Phra Si
Ratanasatsadaram (Wat Phra Kaeo) of Bangkok. Used as a residential
palace, it became a monastery in the reign of King Ramathibodi I.
When King Borom Trai Lokanat commanded new living quarters built,
this residential palace was given to be a temple area, thus
originating Wat Phra Si Sanphet: the royal chapel does not have any
monks and novice inhabitants
Phra Mongkhon Bophit, a large bronze cast
Buddha image was originally enshrined outside the Grand Palace to the
east. King Songtham commanded it to be transferred to the west, where it
is currently enshrined and covered with a Mondop. Later in the reign of
Phra Chao Sua, the top of the Mondop was burnt down by a fire due to a
thunderbolt. Then, the King commanded a new building and the image were
badly destroyed by fire, the one currently seen was renovated but does
not have as beautifun craftsmanship as the previous ones. The open area
east of the Sanctuary (Wihan) was formerly Sanam Luang, where the royal
cremation ceremonies took place (This prectice is now held at Sanam
Luang, where the royal cremation ceremonies took place (This prectice is
now held at Sanam Luang, the Phramain Ground of Bangkok).
Wat Phra Ram might have
been built in 1369 A.D. by King Ramesuen on the site
where the remains of his father, the King of U-thong,
had been cremated. However, since King Ramesuen reigned
only one year, he could not have completed the building.
The Wat was either completed by King Boromaraja I or
that king may have permitted others to complete it.
It is also possible that the temple was built during the
second accession of King Ramesuen after the death of
Boromaraja I. The temple was renovated several times,
notably by King Boromatrailokanat and again in 1741
during the reign of King Boromakot.
This temple is a must to admire the
murals by great masters of Ayutthaya period. Painting on the wall in
the ubosot depicts the gathering of angles in 5 lines and the most
charming angle in the posture of subduing mara and a cast figure of
the former Supreme Patriarch Taeng-mo.
The gable is the magnificient stucco work also by great masters of
the late Ayutthaya period, the pattern looks so alive as if flapping
in the wind.
Sala Kanparian or the pavilion is believed to have been former
residence of King Suea of Ayutthaya, dismantled to dedicate to the
former Supreme Patriarch Taeng-mo.
This monastery located
south of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya has no record as to
its date of construction , or the person causing its
construction. It existed before Ayutthaya was founded as
the capital. The principal image in the Wihan called
"Phrachao Phananchoeng" was built in a.d. 1325; it is
made of stucco in the attitude of subduing evil;
considered beautiful, it is most revered by the
inhabitants of Ayutthaya.
Japanese trade aboard was also boosted when the Japanese Authorities granted official permission to travel for trading purposes by issuing the "Shuin" (Red Seal). Along with the official ships bearing the seal, unauthorized ships also sailed to South East Asia with many Japanese. Among the travellers were those who came to Ayutthaya. The King granted permission to the Japanese, as well as other nationalities, to settle. At that
time there were 800 to 3,000 Japanese reported to be
living in Ayutthaya
The pavilion, utilized as the royal seat to witness the elephant round up, is located 4 kilometres from the city along Highway No. 309. The outlook is a big cage surrounded with logs having, from the front centre, fencing lines of 45 degrees spread out to both sides far away into the jungle area. Around the kraal itself, is an earthen wall with bricks to the height of the pillars’top. Behind the kraal currently seen was renovated in the year 1957.
This monastery is over a kilometer behind Wat Suanluangsopsawan adjacent to Wat Worachettharam. Accessible by the road inside the compound of the distillery plant, or through the road behind the Phlapphla Trimuk (three-gabled roof pavilion), it is in the area of the ancient palace passing Wat Woraphot and Wat Worachettharam going to the site of the large reclining Buddha, made of brick and covered with plaster, approximately 29 meters long. Many large hexagonal pillar ruins near the image are believed to be the ruins of the Ubosot.
Is located within the area of the Ayutthaya liquor plant adjacent to Chedi Phra Si Suriyothai. On its total area of 5 rai, there is a common building, a Somdet Phra Si Suriyothai pavilion, a mound with marble Semas (boundary stones of a temple) aged over 400 years where the fragmented parts of Buddha images taken from Wat Phutthaisawan were buried, etc. the liquor distillery organization, who sponsored the construction of the park, wished to devoted all good deeds in transforming the former inner part of the royal compound to all of the late kings who used to live here before. King Rama IX graciously named the park "Suan Si Suriyothai" on 25 May, 1989. Then, the park was conferred to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit on the eve of her 60th birthday anniversary. The park opens daily for the public from 09.00-17.00 hrs.
Wat Mahathat is located in front of the grand palace. It was constructed
in 1374 A. D. during the reign of King Boromma Rachathirat I and finished during the reign of King Ramesuan (1388-1395). The main prang collapsed during the reign of King Songtham (1610-1628). The restoration of this prang was probably completed during the reign of King Prasatthong (1630-1655) and the height of the prang was increased at the same time.
The temple was restored again during the reign of Kin Borommakot (1732-1758) and four porticos were added to the main prang. The temple was burned during the sacking of Ayutthaya in 1767.
The memorial for the first heroine in Thai history, is located in Ko Muang to the west. Among various places of interest within the Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Historical Park, this ancient place is of much importance as a proof of honor that ancient Thai society gave to Thai women.
Wat Kasatratiraj is situated in the outer ring of Ayutthaya city. It is beside by the river, opposite of Chedi Phra Si Suriyothai. According the characteristic of its prang, it is believed that the temple was built in the Sukhothai period, founded in B.E. 2200.
It was totally destroyed during the Burmese invasion.The Burmese used this temple as a military base to fire cannon across the river onto the city. The temple was built up again during the time of King Rama I.Prince Isranurak, King Rama I’s nephew, restored it under its new name. Under his renovations, the pagoda were added inside the main prang’s niches (in older periods this would have been a Buddha image). It is a beautiful arrangement of buildings at the river with the principal Buddha image inside the Ubosot.
The former name of this monastery was Wat Phra Merurachikaram. Located on the bank of Khlong Sabua opposite the grand palace, the date of construction is unknown. The Ubosot design is of very old typical Thai style. The most interesting objects are the principal Buddha image, fully decorated in regal attire, and another image make of black stone in the small Wihan.
Located on the bank of Chaophraya River, on the west of the city island. King Prasat Thong commanded it built. The great beauty has been reflected from the main stupa and its satellite stupas along the gallery, an architecture influenced by Khmer. Traveling can be made by river form Chankasem Palace. A long-tailed boat service is available at 300-400 Baht for a round trip, consuming about one hour.
Wat Maheyong built by King Chao Sam Phraya in 1981. The pagoda is a bell-shap on Thaksin base encircled with elephant sculpture. It is similar to Chdi Chang Lom in Sukhothai, Sri Satchanalai and Kampaengphet Historical parks.The name of temple is believed that deriving from Langka (Sri Langka).
Later, King Thai Sra renovated the temple and buildings in 1709.The king had a palace or a residence on the south outside the temple wall. The palace is a two storey building like Kudidoa temple.
located on west of the Chao Phraya River, Tambol Sam Phao Lom, Muang, Ayutthaya.
The temple is the location where King U-Thong stayed while the Grand Palace was being constructed. The main prang was build in 1352, perhaps making it the first Khmer-style prang constructed in Ayutthaya.
This monastery was located near pa than bridge opposite Wat Mahathat. King Borom Rachathirat II (Chao Sam Phraya) commanded two pagodas built on the ground where Chao Ai and Chao Yi engaged in single hand combat from elephant's back, and both were killed. Later, he established a Wihan combined with the pagodas and upgraded it to be monastery.
Portuguese Cemetery is located just to the south of Ayutthaya, lies the ruins of the Old Portuguese Settlement. The foundations of the old church with it's excavated cemetery makes a rather bizarre exhibit.
The Portuguese were the first Europeans to settle in Siam. They settled in Ayutthaya, the former capital, in 1511.
At this time, Portuguese were arms traders and mercenaries. They developed in the region a trade of guns, ammunition and mercenaries to both side in the Burmese Wars with Siam.
The Portuguese wanted part of the spice trade that was until then controlled by Muslim traders. They developed a strategy of creating fortified outposts from Goa in India to Macau in China.
Hence, they settled an embassy in Ayutthaya, and they were the main foreign community, as the established ruling elite in Siam spoke Portuguese for diplomatic and trade purposes.
The Portuguese village in Ayutthaya formally started when King Ramathiboldi 11 allotted them a piece of land 3.5km south from the city.
By the reign of King Narai there were over 3,000 Portuguese living there. To be accepted by the local population, the Portuguese men intermarried with Asian ladies (the same as did the Chinese).
In the 1767, all the settlement was destroyed.
Today, the Portuguese Settlement are brick ruins.
Inside the modern building, you will discover the vestiges of an ancient church and burials with skeletons (200) of the Portuguese cemetery.
Wat Pradu Songtham is located off the city island in the northeastern part of the city. It is situated on a small road that runs west from Wat Kudi Dao. I came across this temple after taking photograph Wat Kudi Dao on 25 Jan 2552.So it may be difficult for you to find.
Wat Pradu Songtham is situated in a part of the city known as Ayodhaya. It is widely believed that an ancient settlement existed here before King U-Thong established Ayutthaya in 1351. An east/west aligned canal once led from the Pa Sak River to Wat Pradu Songtham. This canal is listed as Khlong Pradu Songtham on modern maps. It was once connected to an important north/south aligned canal known as Khlong Ayodaya (or sometimes as Khlong Kudi Dao). Khlong Pradu Songtham has been buried for the most part to create a road for motor vehicles and to build tracks for the railway. As a consequence, a large pond has formed on the premises of the monastery.
Wat Kudi Dao is located in front of the railway station to the east, this old monastery has beautiful work with better craftsmanship than many other temples, but it has deteriorated to a high degree.
Klongsrabua Floating Market or Talad Nam Klong Sra Bua (in Thai)
It is a new market with authentic cultural and natural charm, located in the heart of Ayutthaya, an ancient capital city of Thailand. Behind Wat Na Phra Meru, or approx 2 kms far from Wat Phra Si Sanphet (Grand Palace).
44 Moo 5 Tambol Klong Sabua, Amphur Phranakorn Sri Ayutthaya, Ayutthaya 13000 Open every weekend and holiday at 10:00 - 17:00
