Ayutthaya

Ayutthaya was the capital of Thailand from 1350 to 1767, when it was virtually destroyed by Burmese invaders. In the mid 1600s is was a major power in Southeast Asia and an impressive site. It had 375 Temples and was larger than Paris or London.

Today, all that remains are still impressive leftovers of the once beautiful temples – pagodas, prangs and many many images of Buddha. A truly special place to visit for those who want to understand more of Thailand‘s culture than just a few street blocks in downtown Bangkok.

However, Ayutthaya also has many temples that are still in use and filled with worshippers today. Wat Na Phra Men and Wat Phananchoeng are just two examples of beautiful and intact temples, which date back several hundred years.

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