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Ayutthaya Attractions - Top Sightseeing and things to
see
Attractions
Ayutthaya Historical Park
Located here are many of Ayutthaya's most important
attraction, among them the Viharn Phra Mongkol
Bophit, containing one of the largestcoated bronze
Buddha images in Thailand; the Royal Palace, Wat
Mahathat, during from 1958, now on display in thee
Ayutthaya National Museum.
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Ancient Palace
 The
palace was original built King U - Thong in the 14
th century, and was expanded over the years. These
pavilions were completely destroyed in 1767 ,
leaving only brick foundation ,porticos and walls.
The Tri Muk Building was rebuilt in its original
style during the reign of King Chulalongkorn in
1907.
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Wihan Phramongkhon Bophit
 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 be built in the form
of a big sanctuary (Maha Wihan) to cover the image
in lieu of the image
were badly destroyed by fire, the one currently seen
was renovated but does not have as beautiful
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 practice is now held at Sanam Luang, the
Phramain Ground of Bangkok) |
Prasat Nakhon Luang
 Situated
on the east bank of Pa Sak River, Tambon Nakhon
Luang, it was used as the royal accommodation during
trips to the Buddha's Footprint Shrine and Lopburi.
It is assumed to have been constructed during the
reign of King Songtham, but was improved to be a
brick and plaster accommodation during the reign of
King
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Phra Thinang Utthayan Phumisathian
 This
is a 2 - storey building located to the east and
opposite the pond. It is a piece of elaborate work
seen tinted alternately with dark and light greens.
Its balcony in similar in design to a Swiss chalet.
Before being destroyed by fire during the
restoration in 1938, the whole building was built
from wood and decorated inside with mahogany
furniture ordered directly from Europe. |
WitthunthassanaHall
This hall, constructed in the form of a tower
between Utthayan Phumisathian and Wehat Chamrun, is
a three-storey building having a spirit staircase
leading to the top floor hall. When residing in Bang
Pa-In Palace, King Rama V used this hall as the
place to get the bird's eye view of the surrounding
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Wehat Chamrun Hall
 This
hall located in the north of the palace, was
constructed in the Chinese Emperor style as the
royal offering by Phraya Choduk Ratchasetthi (Fak).
King Chulachomklao usually made a royal visit during
the cool season.
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Monument of Queen Sunantha
 This
is a 3 meter high hexagonal marble building,
situated on the east side of the royal palace. It
was constructed to keep the ashen of the
affectionate consort of King Rama V (Somdet
Phranangchao Sunantha Kumarirat). |
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