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This ancient temple was constructed in the early Ayutthaya period and its original name Wat Yanusen. It is located on the north side of the City Island close to Klong Maha Thera Maichae. This area was the residence of the Mon people. There is no evidence stating who built the temple. A legend stated the royal storage for robes and accessories used for the royal elephant daily routines close to this temple. The water passage was in front of Wat Yarnnasen. From the north side of the temple, the
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Wat Ratchapraditsathan was an ancient temple built in the Pre-Ayothaya period. Wat Ratchapraditsathan lies at the month of Klong Pratu Khao Plueak, on the west bank of U-thong Road in the City Island. Even though this temple was mentioned many times in the Royal Chronicles of Ayutthaya, there was no evidence stating who built the temple and in which reign. However, from the name of the temple, it can be assumed that one of the kings had ordered to build this temple and still kept its importance
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During late 1996, two local girls - 10-year-old Kalayamas Singhnaklong and 11-year-old Patcharee Waisane, found a set of dinosaur footprints at the site of Phlan Hin, also known as Wang Khruea Chan at the hillfoot of Phu Faek in King Amphoe Na Khu in Kalasin province. Later on, the dinosaur exploration team from the Department of Mineral Resources discovered 21 footprints along the 6 pathways walking in different directions. From those, there are three obvious walkways as indicated as follows:
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The ruins and historic sites of many temples within the vicinity of the historical city of Ayutthaya, which has since been listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, cover the whole of Ko Mueang and its outlying areas. The greatness of this historical city owed much to the culmination of wisdom that had been passed down over the centuries, so that it was unique for the city to hand down its glory from generation to generation. Furthermore, it is a city of culture where people live to the present
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Most of the magnificent architecture and sculptures of the Ayutthaya period were crafted for worship and devoted to Buddhism. Their beauty represents beliefs and technical masteries that were accumulated over many generations; a collection adapted from a variety of arts to form its own unique style.
A prominent feature of the mid-Ayutthaya period is the bell-shaped chedi; such as, those found at Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, Wat Phra Si Sanphet and many more. Ubosots (ordination halls) from this
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After visiting the ancient palace and paying respect to the Buddha image at Wat Mongkhon Bophit, another nearby site that should not be missed is the Khum Khun Phaen. It is a good historical example of the Central Thai-style houses for wealthy families that are rarely found today. The architecture reflects local knowledge in building a home that suited the environment and weather with a focus on functionality.
The Khum Khun Phaen comprises of 5 houses. The largest house to the West is call
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