Wat Phra Sri Sanphet
Wat Phra Sri Sanphet
4.5
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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First built in 1448 A.D. during the reign of King Boromtrilokanath, this is the largest temple ruin in Ayutthaya.
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Russ Lacuata
Long Beach, CA9,713 contributions
Oct 2022 • Solo
In the early tears of the Ayutthaya Kingdom, the capital's grand Royal Palace would have stood on this spot. But it was destroyed and a new one was built a few meters to the north. Wat Phra Si Sanphet became the royal temple of Ayutthaya and was where the most important ceremonies held. Unlike most religious centers in the city, no monks live within the complex.
The three distinctive stupa in the center of Wat Phra Si Sanphet make one of the most iconic temples of Ayutthaya. It was considered to be the most beautiful complex in the city and used as the inspiration for Wat Phra Kaew known as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.
The three distinctive stupa in the center of Wat Phra Si Sanphet make one of the most iconic temples of Ayutthaya. It was considered to be the most beautiful complex in the city and used as the inspiration for Wat Phra Kaew known as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.
Written October 21, 2022
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James A
London, UK341 contributions
Jun 2022
Large open ground temple with multiple stupas. It gets hot and lacks shade from midday so be warned. But this, as well as surrounding temples, is well worth a visit if you're in the city. It's a short walk from the road and has royal chambers nearby which is more noticeable from the road.
Take a hat and a lot of photos
Take a hat and a lot of photos
Written July 7, 2022
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Divisa65
Creteil, France836 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
The Wat Phra Si Sanphet, built in the grounds of the royal palace in the 15th century, was the chapel of the rulers of Ayutthaya. The temple is very old, not too much in ruins. There are many ex-voto Buddhas. We climbed onto the main stupa to admire the view of the city. At the foot there are two giant Buddhas dressed in orange cloth. The monks are installed in magnificent houses on brand new stilts. The nuns are at the rear of the temple also housed in new houses on stilts but much smaller.
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Written July 9, 2024
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Nancy Lim
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia151 contributions
Jun 2024 • Friends
Try visiting all temples early in the mornings, where the sun is not so strong yet. This temple provides a loan of umbrella for free. Return after use when exiting.
The condition of this Wat is better due to restoration works done, with some trees planted in between to provide shades.
Breathtaking.
The condition of this Wat is better due to restoration works done, with some trees planted in between to provide shades.
Breathtaking.
Written June 19, 2024
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069 Rattanaporn Numsuvimonkul
Nakhon Pathom, Thailand19 contributions
Nov 2020 • Friends
It is a beautiful temple that is ancient and old. People like to take pictures and admire the beauty of the temple. During the filming here, people tend to take pictures in different locations as if they were in a movie set. which is personal preference.
Written October 21, 2021
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Kanchana
4 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
This place is perfect. It is still beautiful and also preserves the environment. You probably don't need to explain much. Because here you have to see the real thing. Photographs cannot clearly convey the knowledge of Thainess. I recommend you come and see it with your own eyes because it is really beautiful.
Written September 30, 2023
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気まぐれな旅人
Manila, Philippines6,362 contributions
Jul 2023 • Business
I came here on a tour of Thailand with my colleagues. It is a place that is a must-visit for Ayutthaya sightseeing. It is the most important temple in the Ayutthaya Royal Palace and is like the Temple of the Emerald Buddha in the Bangkok Dynasty. The symbol of the temple is the three pagodas lined up on the east and west sides, each of which is said to have housed the remains of the king and his princes. Recently, there has been a lot of daytime sightseeing, so I have not been able to see the night illumination. If there is night illumination and you can see it, it is also nice. I will post a photo of the illumination from the past.
Written March 29, 2024
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ちっくるの妻
Manila, Philippines5,154 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
We visited on a tour. The sight of the three towering pagodas, the symbol of the temple, standing side by side is overwhelming. We had some free time to explore, but even though we were wearing hats and sunglasses, it was so hot that we wanted to move to the shade as soon as possible.
Written April 23, 2024
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CKF
CT2,163 contributions
Dec 2019
When visiting Ayutthaya, run, don't walk, to Wat Phra Sri Sanphet. The highlight of the ruins are three stupas in amazing condition. Wander the grounds and see it all from every angle. A photographer's dream! When you think you're finished, be sure to Wat Phra Mongkhon Pophit next door. Two spectacular sights right next to each other!
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Written January 2, 2020
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fire-tower
3,123 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
Wat Phra Si Sanphet is an iconic fight to behold. While there are many Wats in Ayutthaya, this one is unique with the 3 large stupas standing along side, and they are generally in good condition. You can find imagine the grandeur in the past when the structures were all standing tall and proud.
You can visit Phra Mingkhon Bophit next door too.
You can visit Phra Mingkhon Bophit next door too.
Written July 1, 2023
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Me gustaría saber si hay algún requisito de vestimenta para entrar
Written September 7, 2019
In Thai temples you must cover your shoulders and knees and dress respectfully. Look up in google "dress code in Thai temples" and you will know how to dress. This is a very nice temple - enjoy
Written September 8, 2019
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