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When standing in front of these ruins, it's difficult to imagine the size of Wat Mahatat, situated in the heart of a man-made island on which ancient Ayutthaya once stood, although the base of the prang (which must have been 50m high) provides some idea of their scale. The beautiful gold objects found on the site are now exhibited in the Chao Sam Phraya National Museum. A few chedi have survived the sacking of the site by the Burmese, but the highlight here is without a doubt the impressive head of the imprisoned Buddha, surrounded by the roots of a tree.
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Things to see and donearby
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Where to sleepnearby
- From THB690Binlar Guesthouse196 m - 22/13,Moo.1, Pratoochai,Mueang Pranakorn Sri Ayuthaya, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
- From THB935Zleepinezz Hostel242 m - 9/13 ถนนมหาราช ต.ประตูชัย, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
- From THB1,200Baan Kong Homestay343 m - 9/5 Chakrapad Rd. T.pratuchai A.Ayutthaya, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
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Where to eatnearby
- Pa Lek Boat Noodles$MICHELIN 2024225 m - Bang Lan Road (opposite to Maha That temple), Tha Wasukri, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
- Hoi Tod Singha Buri$MICHELIN 2024401 m - The night market in front of Telephone Organization of Thailand, Tha Wasukri, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
- Pa Porn Traditional Pork Noodles$MICHELIN 2024723 m - 121/2 Mu 8, Soi Pa Maphrao 10, U Thong Road, Hua Ro, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
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