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Ayutthaya Wat Phra Si Sanphet

Opening time: Daily from 07.00 – 18.00

How to get there: Inside the Ayutthaya historical park

Admission: 50 baht

Wat Phra Si Sanphet Temple was constructed in the 15^th century and is located inside the compound of the Grand Palace, on the Island in Ayutthaya. The foundations which are still visible served as the royal chapel, as Wat Phra Kaeo does in Bangkok. This Wang Lung Palace (Royal Palace) was built by King U-Thong when he founded the city of Ayutthaya.

(The Stupa's of Wat Phra Si Sanphet)

It was originally used as a residential palace. When the King commanded the construction of new living quarters, this residential palace was transformed into a temple,and the establishment of Wat Phra Si Sanphet. In Ayutthaya's heyday, this was the largest temple in the city.

When Ayutthaya was sacked in 1767 by the Burmese the temple was stripped of all its valuables including a 16 meter gold coated standing Buddha. In the 20^th century parts of the complex where restored.

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