Photograph by David Anthony Hohol
Formerly known as the Siamese Kingdom (1351 to 1767), Ayutthaya is the historical capital of Thailand. By the end of the 1600s, with a population of a over a million people, Ayutthaya was one of the largest cities in the world, but the entire city was destroyed by the invading Burmese Army in 1767. Also known as Siam, the ruins of the old city were later turned into Ayutthaya Historical Park and the amazing collection of architectural history was finally recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1981.
The photograph above was taken at the part of the city referred to as Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, a section of the former Royal Palace and private chapel to the King. Originally built in 1448, the chapel sits at the center of the biggest collection of ruins in Ayutthaya.
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So very beautiful:-)
Was there six years back. The place took my breath away. Totally stunning.
Was there six years back. The place took my breath away. Totally stunning.
I need to go here, my in-laws keep talking about it.
Thank you David, lovely photograph.
Home. If going to Ayutthaya don’t just do a day trip from Bangkok, but stay for a day or two and try the fantastic and cheap riverside restaurants. Half the price of Bangkok.