Today's travel photo is of a tranquil lake in the historic centre of Ayutthaya, Thailand. The ruins of the ancient city of Ayutthaya make for a great day of exploring. I took this photo after checking out the ruins of Wat Phra Ram. There are lots of scenic spots like this lake and parkland for [...]
Although many of the ruins in Ayutthaya, Thailand are quiet crumbled, there are some that have survived and have been beautifully preserved and restored. This photo is of one of the few Buddha statues that somehow survived in one piece at the temple of Wat Mahathat. Behind it you can see one of the main [...]
This week's travel photo is of the ruined viharn at Wat Thammikarat in Ayutthaya, Thailand. Wat Thammikarat is a lesser visited ruin in the historical park of Ayutthaya and it is still used as a working Buddhist temple today.
Wat Phra Ram was actually the first of the ruins that we came to when we visited the ancient Siamese Capitol of Ayutthaya, Thailand. It is certainly not as impressive as the larger ruins of Wat Mahathat and Wat Chaiwatthanaram, however it still has some interesting ruins to check out. Towers and chedis at [...]
This week's travel photo is of some towers and chedis in the ruins of Wat Chaiwatthanaram in the ancient Siamese capital of Ayutthaya, Thailand. Wat Chaiwatthanaram is located outside of the main island of Ayutthaya and is one of the most well preserved ruins in the city.
Wat Thammikarat is one of the lesser visited ruins in the ancient Siam capital of Ayutthaya, Thailand. It is believed that it actually predates the city of Ayutthaya, with parts of it possibly dating back to the 12 century. Today it is actually a working temple, and several newer buildings have been built around the [...]
Wat Chaiwatthanaram was the last of the ruins that I explored in the ancient Siam capitol of Ayutthaya, Thailand, but it was definitely the most impressive. It is actually located outside of the main island that Ayutthaya is built on, and its towers stand tall and surprisingly well preserved on the west bank of the [...]
Built in the 15th Century, Wat Ratchaburana is one of the most well preserved ruins in the ancient Siam capital of Ayutthaya, Thailand. The temple was built by Chao Sam Phraya, who became king after his father passed away in 1424 and his two brothers, Chao Aye Phraya and Chao Yi Phraya killed each other [...]
In the old Siam capitol of Ayutthaya, there are many interesting ruins that stand as a reminder of the past and some of the events that led to the founding of modern day Thailand. One of the most popular and impressive ruins is that of an old temple named Wat Mahathat. History of Wat Mahathat [...]
Today's travel photo is of the ancient ruins of Wat Chai Wattanaram in the old Siam capitol of Ayutthaya, Thailand. About Wat Chai Wattanaram Wat Chai Wattanaram was built in the 17th Century by King Prasat Thong. It was left to ruin after the Burmese defeated and destroyed the city in the 18th Century. The [...]
