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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.

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.





Wihan Somdet Hall
The top of this hall has been decorated in a unique style of architecture called Prang. It has longer space in front and rear gabled rooms, and shorter space in the side gabled rooms. It was surrounded with a three-sided cloister and utilized for various royal ceremonies such as coronations. This was the first building over constructed in Ayutthaya to be affixed with gold leaf.

Sanpet Prasat Hall
This is the middle building constructed in the same design as Wihan Somdet Hall. Kings used it to welcome foreign enjoys and visitors.






City Wall And Gate
They were newly constructed by the command of King Rama IV. The original foundation of the city wall has since been found through excavation, thus revealing that the original area was much more spacious than what is visit to Ayutthaya.





Trimuk Hall
This is located behind the Sanphet Prasat Hall. It is believed to have been the residential area of the consort members and is also the royal relaxing place in the garden.

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




Aisawanthipphaya - At Pavilion
A Thai design pavilion in the middle of the pond was built in the reign of King Rama V. Orginally built of wood throughout, King Rama VI commanded to change the floor and pillars to be reinforced concrete.

Witthunthassana Hall
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 area.