[2025 Sankhaburi Attraction] Travel Guide for Wat Mahathat (Updated May)

Wat Mahathat is a temple that served as the center of Buddhism during the time when Ayutthaya was still flourishing. It was used for various religious ceremonies. The relics of the Lord Buddha were enshrined in the temple. It was also used as the residence of the Supreme Patriarch of the Khamwasi sect. Wat Mahathat is currently part of the Ayutthaya Historical Park, which was recognized as a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1991. It is located in Mueang Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. #FatAnneChecksInAyutthaya #kennyannejourney 😉😍🌺❤️ #VisitHistoricalSite #CentralTeam

Wat Mahathat, or as the locals of Nakhon Si Thammarat call it, Wat Phra That, is an ancient and sacred site that is the center of the hearts of the people of Nakhon Si Thammarat and people from all over the country. It is also considered a symbol of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. It is currently considered one of the most important ancient sites in the South. The Phra Mahathat Chedi is shaped like an inverted bell. The highlight is the top of the chedi, which is covered with pure gold. There are also many valuable items that people have brought as offerings. The ceremony that the locals have practiced for a long time is the procession of cloth up the chedi, which is popular among people who come to pay homage. Around the Phra Mahathat Chedi, there are many smaller chedis. What is even more strange is that it is a Phra Mahathat Chedi that has no shadow, which is a miraculous occurrence. #TeamSouth

Wat Mahathat, Sukhothai Province, is located in Mueang Kao Subdistrict, Sukhothai Province. It is an ancient temple that is beautiful and quite complete. It is currently well preserved and maintained. This temple was built during the reign of King Sri Inrat, the first king of Sukhothai. In front of the temple, you can clearly see the principal Buddha image and the principal pagoda of the temple. Next, you will see the chapel enshrining a standing Buddha image, 18 cubits high, named Phra Attharot. The pagodas that you see in a row are in the shape of a rice bundle, which is a unique characteristic of Sukhothai art. #VisitHistoricalSite

#Flying with trip #Chainat attractions #Sankhaburi historical sites Chainat Province is a secondary city that people use as a passageway to the North. But in the past, this province was an important city in the Ayutthaya period. Because there are large historical sites in Phraek Si Racha Subdistrict, Sankhaburi District, there is Wat Mahathat. The highlight of this temple is the starfruit-shaped pagoda on a square base in the Lopburi art style. And there are many other pagodas in various styles, Ayutthaya and Lopburi art.

#summerdream Another old temple and an important historical site in Chainat. Within the temple grounds you can visit the nine-room chapel, the mafeung petal prang, pay homage to Luang Pho Yai, a 700-year-old stucco Buddha image, Luang Pho Lak Muang, where locals like to come and pray for healing from illnesses, Phra Phuttha Sansit, and Luang Pho Thongkham. We recommend that anyone traveling to Chainat not forget to stop by to pay homage and ask for blessings here at Wat Mahathat, Chainat.

It is an ancient temple of Phraek or San city. It was originally called "Wat Phra That or Wat Hua Mueang", which was built before the Ayutthaya period. Interesting and historically significant ancient sites include the Ma-fuang petal prang, made of 3 bricks and mortar, located on a square base. It is an art form of the Lopburi period. There are also Buddha images, which are divided into 2 styles: Lopburi art and early Ayutthaya art. It is suitable for looking back at history. Let's follow 📍Praek Si Racha Subdistrict, San Buri District, Chai Nat Province #Waiting for the day to travel #Thailand #Travel #Must-see spiritual line

“Wat Mahathat” is located in Phraek Si Racha Subdistrict, Sanburi District, an important historical site in Chai Nat Province. It is an ancient temple of Phraek or Sanburi City. It was originally called “Wat Phra That or Wat Hua Mueang”, which was built before the Ayutthaya period. Interesting and historically significant historical sites include the Mafuang petal prang, made of 3 bricks and mortar, situated on a square base, in the art of the Lopburi period. There are also Buddha images, which are divided into 2 styles: Lopburi art and early Ayutthaya art. Wat Mahathat is located near the Noi River and the mouth of the original Sri Bua Thong Canal, which is a route connecting to the ancient city of Dong Kon. During the Sukhothai period, close to the Ayutthaya period. Later, when Ayutthaya became the capital, this temple was used as the royal audience hall of the ruler of Sanburi City, as the temple area is currently called Na Phra Lan. The royal chapel and the covered walkway were expanded to the north during the reign of Chao Yi Phraya who ruled Sanburi City. After that, Wat Mahathat was continuously renovated. Until the fall of Ayutthaya for the second time, Saraburi was deserted for a period of time. On October 7, 1901 or Rattanakosin Era 120, King Chulalongkorn, Rama V, came to this temple.