Stroll around Wat Mahathat Worawihan

If you have been traveling in Thailand for a while now, you will start to notice a common trace when it comes to temple names in Thailand. "Mahathat" is often used as a name for temples that are considered to be royal and the principal temple of a city and you can find one in Phetchaburi as well. Wat Mahathat Worawihan is the main temple of Phetchaburi and it is located right at the center of the city just across the Phetchaburi river from the old morning market.

The temple, which was constructed during the 12th and 13th centuries, is made up of a number of pagodas and buildings, the most notable of which are the main 5 enormous pagodas, which are all white and serve as the city's most recognizable feature. It is a nice site to stop by while you tour the surrounding ancient riverbank morning market since you will see many residents visiting the temple making merit and burning incense sticks throughout the day, especially on the weekends. Furthermore, there is free parking available at the shrine. Every day from 6 AM to 5 PM, Wat Mahathat Worawihan is open, and as usual, there is no entrance fee.