Wat Mahathat

East of the Grand Palace, adjacent to Pa Than Bridge, is where you'll find Wat Mahathat. The temple is said to be one of Ayutthaya's oldest temples (1370-88).

Thailand's Wat Phra Mahathat was a royal temple for the Ayutthaya Kingdom. Because it housed the Buddha's holy relic, it is one of the most ancient and important temples in Ayutthaya's history. The temple is located in the area of the Ayutthaya Historical Park nowadays. Wat Mahathat was previously one of the most significant monasteries in Ayutthaya, a site of reverence where important royal ceremonies were held and where the Buddha's relics were originally intended to be kept. The iconic Buddha's head that is embedded in a tree trunk and surrounded by roots draws tourists to the temple nowadays.

Address: Naresuan Rd, Phra Nakhon Si Khlong Suan Plu Sub-district, Ayutthaya