Wat Mahathat Ayutthaya

Wat Mahathat

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Buddhist temple with ruins, colorful shrines and the famed Buddha head statue nestled in the tree roots

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Oct 9, 2024
Our visit to Wat Mahathat was part of a Klook tour, which made the experience convenient and informative. The highlight of this temple is undoubtedly the Buddha head entwined in the roots of a banyan… Full review by Irekca d
Oct 6, 2024
Kingdom's most important temple back in the day, still holds sway with the interesting interplay between nature and art. Nice walking spaces with little waterbodies just outside the temple. Highly r… Full review by vishawk
Jul 13, 2024
The area is quite nice and offers multiple opportunities for good pictures. However, not much is present anymore - mere foundations and some brick walls. We were a bit disappointed as we expected som… Full review by BTS1972
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Wat Mahathat means "Monastery of the Great Relic." This is because a relic of The Buddha was housed in the Chedi here. This temple w…
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Do we need a guide to explain the history etc or are there standees to explain it?
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Yes you need a tour guide it is big temple there are many Khmer style Pagodas in this temple but most famous is buddha's head surrounded by tree's roots if may get some …
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Yes you need a tour guide it is big temple there are many Khmer style Pagodas in this temple but most famous is buddha's head surrounded by tree's roots if may get some info..about the temple from Google or Wikipedia keywords to search "about wat mahathat in ayutthaya"
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Hi guys! We will visit thailand this month. Can somebody tell me of what should be the dress code in visiting this temple …
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Hi guys! We will visit thailand this month. Can somebody tell me of what should be the dress code in visiting this temple ruins in ayuthaya? Thanks in advance.
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I'd add for girls to cover shoulders and knees
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Hi guys, How long do you reckon I need to see Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya?
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You can do it in 8 hours, but I suggest at least one night in Ayutthaya. There's so many things to see, temples on the 'island' and outside, hire a bicycle and explore at your own …
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You can do it in 8 hours, but I suggest at least one night in Ayutthaya. There's so many things to see, temples on the 'island' and outside, hire a bicycle and explore at your own speed. See one of the many markets and take a look at Bang-Pa-In palace.
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Can I access a plan of the lay out of the blocks
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u can get the map from tourist info center.
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