Wat Mahathat, the center of ancient religion

Wat Mahathat is an important ancient temple of the Ayutthaya Historical Park. It was the center of religion during the golden age of Ayutthaya and was once the place where the Buddha's relics were enshrined inside the main prang. The remaining ruins still reflect the greatness of the past, making it a very interesting historical tourist attraction. Highlights of Wat Mahathat ✅ Buddha head in tree roots - a symbol of Ayutthaya, one of the most popular photo spots ✅ Ruins of the main prang - originally a large prang before partially collapsing ✅ Old pagodas and building ruins - show the architecture of early Ayutthaya 🕒 Opening hours: Open daily from 08:00 - 18:00 💰 Admission fee: • Thai people: 10 baht • Foreigners: 50 baht How to get there 🚆 Train: Take the train from Hua Lamphong or Don Mueang Stations to Ayutthaya Railway Station. Then take a tuk-tuk or rent a bicycle to the temple. 🚗 Private car: Take Highway No. 1 (Phahon Yothin) and turn onto Highway No. 32 (Asia Road). Drive straight to Ayutthaya. #Get a discount without relying on luck