Wat Phra Si Sanphet, used as royal monastery from 1350 to 1448, occupies a vast area within the walls of Ayuthhaya ancient royal palace. The 3 Chedis, which contain the relics of 3 Kings, are among the few buildings that have survived the passage of time.
Prior to the foundation of the Ayutthaya kingdom, Wat Phanan choeng houses an immense image of a golden Buddha, 19 meters high, that dates from 1324. The prayer ceremonies are particularly beautiful, and it is well worth waiting to witness a ritual where the believers chant prayers.
You can not miss this royal temple, particularly beautiful at the end of the day. Situated on the other side of the river and facing the city of Ayutthaya, it is one of the most elaborate representations of Mount Meru in Khmer architecture.
Wat Na Phra Men was the only temple that survived the fall of Ayutthaya, without suffering damage, as it was used as a military base of the Burmese army. In this temple you will find an beautiful image of Buddha that makes the visit worthwhile.
Wat Mahathat, in Ayutthaya, is one of the places you have to visit . Today in ruins, it was built in the 14th century, even before Ayutthaya became the capital of the kingdom of Siam.
Wat Benjamabhopit is one of the main Buddhist temples in Bangkok. Built in 1900, it is known for various reasons and usualy named as the Marble Temple, for obvious reasons.
Wat Phra Kaew, also known as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha is one of those places you can not miss on your visit to Bangkok. In the same complex is inserted the former residence of the king of Thailand, the Grand Palace.
Wat Arun is located on the west side of the Chao Phraya River and is very close to Wat Pho Temple. It is one of the most unusual temples in Bangkok and one of the most beautiful. This temple dates back to 1768 and was renamed, after its renovation, Wat Chaeng, "The Temple of Dawn".
