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Wat Phrasi Rattana Mahathat

Wat Phrasi Rattana Mahathat

0.47km from Prang Sam Yod

Wat Phra Sri Rattana Mahatat Woramahawihan is a Theravada Buddhist temple in Phitsanulok, Thailand, where it is located on the bank of the Nan River near the Naresuan Bridge. The cloister of the temple was established in 1357 during the reign of King Maha Thammaradscha I of Sukhothai. Wat Yai is famous throughout Thailand for its golden sculpture of the Buddha called the Phra Buddha Chinnarat. It is one of the famous tourist attractions in Thailand.

Phra Narai Ratchanivet

Phra Narai Ratchanivet

0.5km from Prang Sam Yod

The King Narai's Palace in Lopburi was built by King Narai the Great, the king who ruled Ayutthaya from 1656 to 1688. The palace is renowned for its architecture intelligence and its historical significance. It is now one of the famous tourist attractions in Lopburi Province.

Wat Khun Inthapramun

Wat Khun Inthapramun

26.86km from Prang Sam Yod

Wat Khun Inthapramun is ancient temple that was constructed during the Sukhothai period, its vast size still outlined by brick ruins. The largest and longest reclining Buddha statue in Thailand, 50 meters from topknot to feet, is enshrined here. Originally, the reclining Buddha image was housed in the image hall, or Wihan, but after a fire raged through the temple, the image was abandoned to the elements for hundreds of years.

Bang Rachan Memorial Park

Bang Rachan Memorial Park

31.53km from Prang Sam Yod

Bang Rachan Memorial Park is where an exact replica of the ancient village and camp, where 11 leaders of Khai Bang Rachan came together to form a united front to fight the Burmese army in 1765. There is also a historical park to explore and learn about the historical content of Bang Rachan.

Kham Yat Palace

Kham Yat Palace

33.9km from Prang Sam Yod

Kham Yat Palace Hall is a historic palace in Thailand, located in the area of abandoned temple, Pho Thong District, Ang Thong Province in the central region. This palace hall used to be the abode of King Uthumphon, the 33nd and penultimate monarch of the Ayutthaya Kingdom, while he was ordained as a monk. Where he stayed for a period of time before returning to stay at Wat Pradu Songtham. It was registered as an ancient monument in Thailand and is considered another tourist attraction of Ang T

Big Buddha

Big Buddha

34.49km from Prang Sam Yod

The Great Buddha of Thailand, also known as The Big Buddha, is the tallest statue in Thailand, the second-tallest statue in Southeast Asia, and the ninth-tallest in the world. This statue stands 92 m high and is 63 m wide. Construction commenced in 1990, and was completed in 2008. It is painted gold and made of concrete. The Buddha is in the seated posture called Maravijaya Attitude.

Wat Pa Mok Worawihan

Wat Pa Mok Worawihan

39.81km from Prang Sam Yod

Wat Pa Mok Worawihan is located in Pa Mok on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. There is an old reclining Buddha image assumed to have been constructed during the Sukhothai period. The image is 22.58 meters long, made of brick and mortar, and covered with gold. It is found in the royal records that King Naresuan also visited this temple to pay homage to this reclining Buddha image prior to leading the army to fight King Maha Uparacha of Burma.

Wat Maheyong

Wat Maheyong

48.88km from Prang Sam Yod

Wat Maheyong is a Buddhist temple in Ayutthaya, Thailand. It was originally built in 1438, during the reign of King Borommarachathirat II, and restored in 1711 by King Thai Sa. The major buildings in this temple are its chedi and ubosot. The chedi's platform is supported by 80 sculpted elephants, and its ubosot is currently under worship.

Wat Kudee Dao

Wat Kudee Dao

48.95km from Prang Sam Yod

Wat Kudi Dao, also known as “Wat Kudee Dao” or “Wat Kudidao”, is a restored ruin of a Buddhist monastery in Ayutthaya district. Dubbed the Monastery of the Star Dormitory, restoration work began in 1711 and was completed in 1715. The temple was the residence of an important priest called Phra Then Muni who advised Prince Borommkot, the leader who had overlooked the restoration work.

Wat Ratchaburana

Wat Ratchaburana

49.65km from Prang Sam Yod

Wat Ratchaburana, which translates to “the temple of Royal Restoration” was built in 1424 by King Borommarachathirat II as a memorial to his two elder brothers. It is located on the historical island near Wat Mahathat. When it was constructed it was accessible by boat as it was on the banks of a canal, that has been filled up about a century ago.

Wat Maha That

Wat Maha That

49.85km from Prang Sam Yod

The Wat Mahathat is a Buddhist temple in Ayutthaya, central Thailand. It Is one of the temples in the Ayutthaya Historical Park Wat Mahathat is an important temple in the Ayutthaya period. Because it is the temple that enshrines the relics of the city center And is the residence of the patriarch This temple was constructed and maintained at all times until it was destroyed and abandoned after the second time.

Wat Worachettharam

Wat Worachettharam

50.02km from Prang Sam Yod

Wat Worachettharam is an ancient temple in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province, central Thailand, located in inner-city of Ayutthaya, also known as Ayutthaya Island, hence the other name Wat Worachet Nai Ko. Originally it was named Wat Chao Chet later it was renamed by King Ekathotsarot to Wat Worachettharam, which means "temple of sublime elder brother"

Ayutthaya Historical Park

Ayutthaya Historical Park

50.05km from Prang Sam Yod

The Historic City of Ayutthaya, founded in 1350, was the second capital of the Siamese Kingdom. It flourished from the 14th to the 18th centuries, during which time it grew to be one of the world’s largest and most cosmopolitan urban areas and a center of global diplomacy and commerce. At present, it is located in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. The total area of the World Heritage property is 289 ha.

Wat Phra Si Sanphet

Wat Phra Si Sanphet

50.09km from Prang Sam Yod

This monastery was constructed in 1350 as a royal temple inside the Grand Palace compound where some former kings lived when Ayutthaya was the capital of Siam. The three iconic bell-shaped pagodas on a high platform contain the ashes of three great Ayutthaya kings. As it was a royal temple and used only for royal ceremonies, there was no residential quarter for monks. The same tradition applies to the current royal temple, Wat Phra Kaew, in Bangkok.

Wat Yai Chaimongkol

Wat Yai Chaimongkol

50.95km from Prang Sam Yod

Wat Yai Chai Mongkol (or Mongkhon) is located a few kilometers southeast of Ayutthaya (island). You'll have to cross the Pridithamrong bridge out of the city. It obviously is one of the major temples in the Ayutthaya area, and both tourists and local worshippers visit the wat. Logistically, visiting this temple can be well combined with a visit to Wat Phanan Choeng

Wat Phanan Choeng Worawihan

Wat Phanan Choeng Worawihan

51.15km from Prang Sam Yod

Wat Phanan Choeng is famous for its enormous seated Buddha image, considered to be one of the most beautiful in the country. According to legend tears shed from the eyes of the image just before the destruction of Ayutthaya by the Burmese in 1767. The temple is located on the banks of the Pa Sak river opposite the South East tip of the historical island. From a riverboat you will have great views of the monastery.

Thai Buffalo Conservation Village

Thai Buffalo Conservation Village

52.79km from Prang Sam Yod

It houses and cares for buffaloes of all ages and is a popular tourist attraction.

Namtok Samlan National Park

Namtok Samlan National Park

54.92km from Prang Sam Yod

Many big and small mountains and dales comprise this park. The highest peak is Khrok Mountain, rising 329 metres above sea level. From the summit one can see Saraburi province's city and nearby districts very clearly. The forest in this area contains many waterfalls and streams that help to irrigate and sustain the plantations of local people.

Chao Phraya Dam

Chao Phraya Dam

61.1km from Prang Sam Yod

The nation's first large-scale Dam is located at the bend of Bang Krabian River, Mu 3, Tambon Bang Luang. With a total length of 237.5 meters and a height of 16.5 meters, this reinforced concrete dam is built across flowing water and consists of 16 spillways.The dam's opening ceremony, dated February 7, 1957. The dam is beautiful particularly between January and February, when it is home to thousands of waterfowl.

Chet Sao Noi Waterfall National Park

Chet Sao Noi Waterfall National Park

62.41km from Prang Sam Yod

Chet Sao Noi Waterfall National Park is one of the most popular parks in the country, one of the most visited by local tourists. It is not known much by the foreign tourists and overlooked as most foreign tourists prefer to get to nearby Khao Yai National Park. The park is located between Saraburi and Nakhon Ratchasima provinces. Muak Lek River which flows through the falls is the natural border between both provinces at the area of the falls.

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Prang Sam Yod

Prang Sam Yod

Tha Hin, Mueang Lop Buri District, Lopburi 15000, Thailand

Prang Sam Yod (literally, the 'Three Tower Temple') was a Mahayana Buddhist temple built by the powerful Khmer Emperor Jayavarman VII. This temple is renowned for its architecture and it is a tourist-friendly place. This temple is also home for hundreds of monkeys.