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Blog<\/a> \/ Thailand<\/a> \/ Sukhothai<\/a> \/ Wat Phra Phai Luang<\/p>\n

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WAT PHRA\u00a0 PHAI LUANG<\/p>\n

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Vishnu Temple<\/h2><\/div>
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Wat Phra Phai Luang was founded around the 12th century by the Khmer, being one of the city’s oldest temples, preceding the founding of the kingdom of Sukhothai<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

At a time when Hinduism still prevailed, it is believed that this complex, dedicated to Vishnu, had a great spiritual significance, even before it became a Buddhist temple.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the vast area it occupies, you will find several ruins, of which stands out a huge\u00a0Khmer “Prang” (tower) and several columns.<\/span> Of the other two Prangs has survived practically nothing, more scattered around are figures in notch, very well worked.<\/span><\/p>\n

Entrance fee:<\/span><\/strong> 100 Baht\u00a0 ($3 \/ 2,7\u20ac), regarding\u00a0to the complex of the historical park in which it is inserted<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n

Opening hours: <\/strong>From 6 am to 9 pm.<\/p>\n

Location and how to get there:<\/span><\/strong> It is located near the Sanluan entrance, on the north face of the city wall<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n

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