Ayutthaya is Thailand's former Capital; it's located about an hours drive by car from Bangkok.
The city is surrounded by several rivers. Ayutthaya was home to 32 Siamese kings. In 1767 Ayutthaya was destroyed by the Burmese. Because of the importance in the past Ayutthaya is home to the Phra Nnakhon Si Ayutthaya historical park, designated a Unesco cultural world heritage site in december 1991.

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Temples in Ayutthaya

Wat Phra Meru is the best conserved tempelcomplex.

Wat Phra Si Samphet was the biggest temple in Ayutthaya and well know for its 3 stupas

Wat Phanan Choeng home of Luang Pho To, the big Buddha

Wat Yai Chai Mongkon is the temple of the reclining Buddha.

Phra Phuttha Chaiya Mongkhon is one of the most sacred Buddha's

Wat Kasattrathirat is a very ancient temple.

Wat Tha Ka Rong It should build before Ayutthaya became the capital of Siam.

Wat Na Phra Mane was only temple which was not destroyed by the Burmese in 1767.

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