Attractions

As one of the premier tourist destinations in Thailand, Ayutthaya has a variety of attractions, ensuring that visitors with any interest will find something to keep them entertained on their Ayutthaya holiday. The following are some of the most popular attractions in Ayutthaya:

	Landmarks and Memorials (1)		Museums (5)		Historical Sites & Monuments (10)
	Art & Craft Centres (1)		Art Galleries (1)		Royal Palace (4)

Temple (19)

Churches (2)

Other religious & spiritural sites (2)

Village, Community (1)

Local Market (1)

	Zoos and Aquariums (1)		Parks & Gardens (1)

Educational museums (1)

Highlight Attractions in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya

	Wat Phra Si Sanphet (Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya) Temple In 1491, Wat Phra Si Sanphet was located inside the compound of the Grand Palace-the foundations of which are still visible-and served as the royal chapel, as Wat Phra Kaeo does in Bangkok. This... Read More

	Wihan Phra Mongkhon Bophit (Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya) Other religious & spiritural sites This chapel is located to the south of Wat Phra Si Sanphet. A large bronze seated Buddha image (Phra Mongkhon Bophit) was originally enshrined outside the Grand Palace to the east. It could be... Read More

	Wat Phra Mahathat (Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya) Temple Wat Mahathat is located in front of the Grand Palace to the east, next to Pa Than Bridge. The temple is believed to be one of Ayutthaya's oldest temples, possibly built by King Boromaraja I (1370-88). Read More