“Wat Phra Sri Sanphet” is an important temple located within the Grand Palace and can be compared to “Wat Phra Sri Rattana Satsadaram” in Bangkok or “Wat Maha That” in Sukhothai during the reign of King Rama I (Phra Jao Uthong). He built the “Phra Ratchamarn” to serve as a place for the royal ashes. Later, King Rama I moved the royal palace to the north and dedicated the original land for the construction of the temple within the Grand Palace area. He ordered the construction of the Buddha image hall to serve various important ceremonies, making it a temple without resident monks.

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In the reign of King Rama II, he invited the part of the royal relics of this temple to be brought to Bangkok and enshrined them in the Great Stupa (Chedi) in 2035 B.E. The first stupa was placed to the east to house the royal ashes of King Rama II’s mother. The second stupa, in the center, was built to enshrine the royal ashes of King Rama III. In 2042 B.E., a large vihara was constructed, and in 2043 B.E., an 8-wa (approximately 16 meters) tall standing Buddha image, covered in 286 gold sheets, weighing about 171 kilograms, was enshrined in the vihara, named “Phra Sri Sanphet Dhyana.” Unfortunately, during the fall of Ayutthaya in 2310 B.E., the Burmese invaders stripped the gold.

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In the reign of King Rama IV, King Mongkut ordered the construction of a new vihara to enshrine the royal ashes of King Rama II. These stupas were built in a row, with the third stupa to the west. King Rama V added a stupa to the north of the “Phra Mongkhon Bophit” temple in the Ayutthaya Historical Park.
Wat Phra Sri Sanphet is a registered UNESCO World Heritage Site and holds a rich and fascinating history. The temple is a regular destination for visitors and tourists and is known for its well-maintained, clean grounds with informative signs and descriptions about various sites and historical facts. It’s worth taking sun protection when visiting due to the strong sun. Visitors are also encouraged to follow the temple’s rules to help preserve this historic site for future generations.

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Unesco Wat Phra Sri Sanphet in Ayutthaya
The temple is located on Sri Sanphet Road in Ayutthaya, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, to the north of the Phra Mongkhon Bophit temple within the Ayutthaya Historical Park. The temple is open for visitors daily from 08:00 to 18:00. Thai adults are charged 10 Baht, and foreigners are charged 50 Baht. Children, students, and academics can enter for free.