 Ayutthaya
Attractions - Top Sightseeing and things to see
Ayutthaya Historical Park
Located here are many of Ayutthaya's most important attraction,
among them the Viharn Phra Mongkol Bophit, containing one
of the largestcoated bronze Buddha images in Thailand; the
Royal Palace, Wat Mahathat, during from 1958, now on display
in thee Ayutthaya National Museum.
Ancient Palace
The palace was original built King U- Thong in the 14 th century,
and was expanded over the years. These pavilions were completely
destroyed in 1767 , leaving only brick foundation ,porticos
and walls. The Tri Muk Building was rebuilt in its original
style during the reign of King Chulalongkorn in 1907.
Wihan Phramongkhon Bophit
 Phra
Mongkhon Bophit, a large bronze cast Buddha image was originally
enshrined outside the Grand palace to the east. King Songtham
commanded it to be transferred to the west, where it is currently
enshrined and covered with a Mondop. Later in the reign of
Phra Chao Sua, the top of the Mondop was burnt down by a fire
due to a thunderbolt. Then, the King commanded a new building
be built in the form of a big sanctuary (Maha Wihan) to cover
the image in lieu of the image
were badly destroyed by fire, the one currently seen was renovated
but does not have as beautiful craftsmanship as the previous
ones. The open area east of the Sanctuary (Wihan) was formerly
Sanam Luang, where the royal cremation ceremonies took place
(This practice is now held at Sanam Luang, the Phramain Ground
of Bangkok)
Prasat Nakhon Luang
 Situated
on the east bank of Pa Sak River, Tambon Nakhon Luang, it
was used as the royal accommodation during trips to the Buddha's
Footprint Shrine and Lopburi. It is assumed to have been constructed
during the reign of King Songtham, but was improved to be
a brick and plaster accommodation during the reign of King
Phra Thinang Utthayan Phumisathian
 This
is a 2-storey building located to the east and opposite the
pond. It is a piece of elaborate work seen tinted alternately
with dark and light greens. Its balcony in similar in design
to a Swiss chalet.
Before being destroyed by fire during the restoration in 1938,
the whole building was built from wood and decorated inside
with mahogany furniture ordered directly from Europe.
WitthunthassanaHall
This hall, constructed in the form of a tower between Utthayan
Phumisathian and Wehat Chamrun, is a three-storey building
having a spirit staircase leading to the top floor hall. When
residing in Bang Pa-In Palace, King Rama V used this hall
as the place to get the bird's eye view of the surrounding
area.
Wehat Chamrun Hall
 This
hall located in the north of the palace, was constructed in
the Chinese Emperor style as the royal offering by Phraya
Choduk Ratchasetthi (Fak). King Chulachomklao usually made
a royal visit during the cool season.
Monument of Queen Sunantha
 This
is a 3 meter high hexagonal marble building, situated on the
east side of the royal palace. It was constructed to keep
the ashen of the affectionate consort of King Rama V (Somdet
Phranangchao Sunantha Kumarirat).
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