Wat Chaiwatthanaram
One of the most visited historical site of Ayutthaya, Wat, The Temple was ordered to built in 1630 by King Prasat Thong to honor his mother, featuring the architectural style influenced by Angkor temple in Cambodia-its unique feature is a large, central prang (Khmer-style pagoda) surrounded by smaller prangs, symbolizing Mount Sumeru, the gods’ mountain according to Hindu belief.
Wat Phra Si Sanphet
Wat Phra Sri Sanphet is the royal monastery and therefore no monk is allowed to reside at. However, the temple served to conduct ceremonies within the royal court, such as the ritual to drink an oath of allegiance. It is also regarded as an equivalence of Wat Mahathat in Sukhothai and a model for Wat Phra Sri Ratana Sasadaram (the royal temple of the Emerald Buddha) or Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok.
Wat Mahathat
Immediately across the road from Wat Ratchaburana stands Wat Mahathat, which tradition claims King Ramesuan built in 1384. Its most famous feature and one of the most famous places to visit in Ayutthaya is the face of a stone Buddha peeking out from among the roots at the base of a tree. The central prang here is one of the old city’s most impressive edifices.
Wat Yai Chai Mongkol
Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon has a long and illustrious history. And unlike many of the other ancient sites in Ayutthaya, this is still an active temple where monks reside. Thai people visit Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon to not only pay respects to Buddha, but also to pay homage to one of the most respected kings in Thai history, King Naresuan the Great.
Wat Ratchaburana
Wat Ratchaburana was built during the reign of King Rama II in 1452 after King Nakarinthathirat passed away. Stories say that two sons, Chao Phraya and Chao Yi Phraya came to compete for the throne among themselves. However, Sam Phraya, the third son, later came to enshrine the royal throne as the 2nd king and organized a coronation ceremony. The two brothers then built a temple at the place of worship.
Wat Phra Ram
Wat Phra Ram was built in 1912 B.E. by King Ramesuan at the cremation site for his father, King Uthong. Since he reigned initially only for one year, it is assumed the construction was completed by this successor King Borom Rachathirat I, or by King Ramesuan during his second reign.