Wat Mahathat, Sukhothai Historical Park

Wat Mahathat Located in the center of the city, it is the most important temple, comparable to the royal temple of Sukhothai. Inside the temple, there are many ancient sites, including the main chedi, the viharn, the pavilion, the ordination hall (church), and as many as 200 smaller chedis. The main chedi of the temple is shaped like a lotus bud, which is a unique form of chedi in Sukhothai art. Surrounding the main chedi are 8 smaller chedis: The chedis in the four directions are Sukhothai-style castle-shaped chedis, influenced by Khmer art and have stucco patterns influenced by Sri Lankan art. The chedis in the four corners are five-spire castle-shaped chedis, influenced by Bagan-Hariphunchai-Lanna art. Around the main chedi are stucco sculptures of disciples walking clockwise around the Phra Mahathat in the folded position. In addition, inside Wat Mahathat, there is a group of chedis, separated into one group to the south of the main chedi, centered on the five-spire chedi, which is the second largest after the main chedi. Evidence of the Lan Thong inscription has been found, indicating that this five-spire chedi is It is the place where the ashes of Phra Maha Thammaracha Lithai are enshrined. 📍 Sukhothai Historical Park 🗺 :: Village No. 3, 498/12, Muang Kao Subdistrict, Mueang Sukhothai District, Sukhothai 64210 🚗 :: Parking available 🕚 :: Open 06:30 – 19:30 #HistoricalPark #SukhothaiHistoricalPark #Sukhothai #sukhothai #thailand #Sony #sonyalpha #sonya6000 #Sonythailand #JustALittleBit #papdiawdiawmaa #nrintravel #RainySeasonAttractions