 Wat Phutthaisawan, Ayutthaya
Wat Phutthaisawan is located to the south of the island city of Ayutthaya, along the bank of the Chao Phraya river. It is older than Ayutthaya itself. It was built in 1353 by King Ramathibodi I (aka King U-Thong), who founded Ayutthaya, at Wiang Lek, to mark the original site of Ayutthaya. This is where the king lived while the new city was being built.
The principal prang, like many of the structures within this temple, has undergone major renovation, a significant one during King Chulalongkorn's time. It is beautifully painted white during a recent restoration by the Department of Fine Arts. A monument to the kings of Ayutthaya is erected on the compound by the riverside. It includes the seated statue of King Ramathibodi I, with King Naresuan on his right and King Ekatotsarot on his left.
Cloister of Wat Phutthaisawan (30 December 2002)
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Mondop, or scripture library, of Wat Phutthaisawan (30 December 2002)
© Timothy Tye using this photo
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