Sep, 2015 wat ratchaburana is more interesting that the nearby wat mahathat because of its crypt. Wat ratchaburana lies in the center of phitsanulok, on the westt bank of the nan river, and to the south of the main temple of the province, wat phra sri rattana mahatat woramahawihan. It is especially noted for its large prang visible from afar and very well preserved. History the exact date of the establishment of wat maha that is difficult to assess. Do you need to book in advance to visit wat ratchaburana temple of the royal. Find books like a history of thailand from the worlds largest community of readers.
Guide to art and architecture, this book describes. Wilairat yongrot and thawatchai ongwuthivet, patcharawee tunprawat on. They stole the kingdoms treasures, enslaved the people, and burned many of the ayutthaya temples to the ground. Wat chai wattabaram, built by king prasat thong in 1630, is an example of the later phase of prang structure. Save time and money with our best price guarantee make the most of your visit to ayutthaya. Wat ratchaburana, ayutthaya historical park youtube. Wat ratchaburana sometimes spelled rachaburana or ratburana is an important temple in ayutthaya. When it was constructed it was accessible by boat as it was on the banks of a canal, that has been filled up about a century ago. The study center is located on rochana road, across the street from the chao sam phraya national museum. Media in category wat ratchaburana, ayutthaya the following 42 files are in this category, out of 42 total. Wat ratchaburana sits right next to wat mahathat, in the symbolic center of the old city.
Considered the temple of royal restoration, wat ratchaburana in ayutthaya is well known for its restored ruin which once had a beautiful monastery. Wat ratchaburana buddhist temple in thailand thousand wonders. Nearly six centuries later, it still stands alongside a second, smaller prang. Ayutthaya historical park is a place that can give you a real learning experience, as you will see some important historic architectures. For instance, exquisite gold royal regalia and vessels were found in the deposit of wat ratchaburana. Guides bangkok, thailand wats temples daves travel corner. Wat ratchaburana ratchaworawiharn was built by a chinese man liab who lived in the area like other wats we have visited, this one also has gone through a number of name changes. Report errors or wrong information regular contributors may earn money from their contributions. Wat ratchaburana ratburana is one of the major temple compounds in the historical city of ayutthaya.
Housed numerous images of buddha during one period. Beautifully carved teak temple doors and numerous buddha statues some sculpted as far back as the 7th century are also on display. History wat ratchaburana was founded in 1424 by king borommarachathirat ii of the ayutthaya kingdom and built on the cremation site of his two elder brothers. Wat mahathat, ayutthaya unesco world heritage site if you are travelling in thailand for any length of time, there is one iconic image that you may see crop up time and again on postcards and in guide books. Chao sam phraya national museum ayuthaya, thailand. The design of wat mahathat ayutthaya follows the temple design from the khmer empire. In the last travel post i started to describe what we saw in ayutthaya concentrating mainly on the city island. Our community welcomes everyone from around the world to discuss world history, historical periods, and themes in history military history, archaeology, arts and culture, and history in books and movies. This book describes in brief the history, art history,ancient architecture of ayutthaya, the former capital of siam thailand. It was built in the 15th century as a cremation site for the two royal brothers who died fighting each other for the throne. Pictures of wat ratchaburana wat ratburana, ayutthaya.
It will remain the standard history for anyone wishing to understand premodern thailand and southeast asia. Local landmarks include ayutthaya historical park and wat ratchaburana, and travelers wishing to experience a bit of culture can try chao sam phraya museum. Phitsanulok was a major place of recruitment during ayutthayas wars. Guide to art and architecture, this book describes in brief the history, art history, ancient architecture of ayutthaya, the former capital of siam thailand. A large khmerstyle prang lies at its heart, symbolising mount meru which is considered the centre of the buddhist universe.
Wat ratchaburana tips, how to reach, history, architecture. His books are available as an ebook and in print on and other booksellers. The german wat ratchaburana safeguarding project seaarch. In 1555, king naresuan the great was born in the city. Book your wat ratchaburana tickets online and skiptheline. Wat ratchaburana and wat nang phaya were all built during the reign of king borommatrailokanat. Most people visit ayuthaya as a day trip, hitting just the major attractions, but you really need two days to absorb its full grandeur. The temple was originally founded in 1424 by king borommarachathirat ii of the ayutthya kingdom. Aug 26, 2014 wat mahathat pronounced wat maharrarrt, also known as the monastery of the great relic, is a temple ruin located in central ayutthaya, thailand the temple is believed to have been built around the 14th century and was once residence to the supreme patriarch leader of the thai buddhist monks. It is located on the city island and is a reflective of a bygone era.
A history of ayutthaya by chris baker cambridge core. If youre visiting ayutthaya historical park then you must enter the crypt of wat ratchaburana. Ayutthaya is a city in the central plains of thailand it is the capital city of the province, a lot of history as the locals call krung kao read more accommodation restaurants guide to watch event festival contact us. Founded in 2006, historum is a history forum dedicated to history discussions and historical events. List of buddhist temples and sites in the golden lands book. The two brothers had fought to their deaths in a duel for the royal succession to their father intha racha. The most impressive treasure of ayuthayas premier museum is the haul of royal gold jewellery, utensils, votive tablets, spittoons unearthed from the crypts of wat mahathat and wat ratchaburana. View over the viharn grand hall from the main prang at wat ratchaburana. Maybe youll get one precious stone that is stuck in the. Was damaged by bombing during wwii and was subsequently rebuilt following the war. Dec 10, 2018 as the history books show us, all good things tend to come to an end at some point.
He lives in bangkok, thailand with his wife jing and son alex. This survey, like the previous one from late november, again focused on key monuments such as pompetch, wat phra srisanpetch, wat mahathat, wat ratchaburana, wat chai wattanaram, wat ayothaya, wat maheyong, wat ku deedao, wat pradoo, wat choeng ta and wat phuttaisawan. Not only does this temple have breathtaking architecture, but it also has an interesting history. Wat ratchaburana, which translates to the temple of royal restoration was built in 1424 by king. Historical park, the central khmerstyle prang at wat ratchaburana stands. According to the most widely accepted version of its origin, the thai state based at ayutthaya in the valley of the chao phraya river rose from the earlier, nearby lavo kingdom at that time, still under the control of the khmer empire and suvarnabhumi. If your contribution is significant, you may also register for an account to make the changes yourself to this page. Deposits of history, art, and culture of the early ayutthaya period in kingdom of siam. Read the guide for ayutthaya historical park, how to get there, when to visit and the famous. The ayutthaya historical study center is an institute that studies the history of the old kingdom. After both his brother had died, king borom ratchathirat ii became the king. This book is a wellresearched and longawaited comprehensive history of the most important ancient siamese kingdom.
With nearly 200 highresolution images, maps and detailed site profiles, this is the definitive travel guide to thailand and its temples in bangkok, ayutthaya and sukhothai. Wat ratchaburana temple of the royal restoration, ayutthaya. Posts about wat ratchaburana written by jofranciszek. King borommatrailokanats successor, boromma ratchathirat iii, returned the capital of the ayutthaya kingdom to ayutthaya. I would like to continue doing so and at the end describe wat chaiwatthanaram and phra mongkonbophit. Wat ratchaburana is one of the most important monasteries of tourist. This 15th century wat, built in khmer style, features a lotus shaped prang tower that sets it apart from most of the temples in the complex, and most readers familiar with khmer temple architecture would recognise it immediately. Video of wat ratchaburana at bottom of this page grand hall and main prang at wat ratchaburana. This temple was constructed in 1424 ce during the reign of borommaracha ii r. Wat ratchaburana, which translates to the temple of royal restoration was built in 1424 by king borommarachathirat ii as a memorial to his two elder brothers.
Over the weekend i went to ayutthaya to see the restoration works by the german team working at wat ratchaburana. Dec 16, 2011 wat ratchaburana december 16, 2011 richard barrow 0 comments king borom rachathirat ii chao sam phraya built a temple on the site where his two elder brothers were cremated. The authors of these informative and visually appealing books often discuss the individual craftsboth antique and contemporaryagainst a backdrop of historical and sociological issues. Established in 1424 by king boromaraja ii, the temple was built to hold the ashes of his elder brothers, who killed each other in battle on elephant back fighting over the throne. Wat ratchaburana, built during the early period of the.
Also, wat mahathat has nothing but ruins while wat ratchaburanas main prang is still intact. When king intharacha i died his two eldest sons fought each other to be the next king. Book a flight, train, bus, taxi or ferry in thailand with 12go asia. Known as the temple of royal restoration, the beautiful architecture of the 14thcentury sanctuary laid in ruins until the department of fine arts, thailand undertook the extensive restoration of the site. It will help the reader visualize clearly in the past. Visiting wat mahathat, ayutthaya thailand architecture of. Wat ratchaburana, phitsanulok disambiguation page providing links to topics that could be referred to by the same search term this disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title wat ratchaburana. Wat ratchaburana ayuthaya, thailand attractions lonely planet. The sri lankan bellshaped chedi popular in sukhothai was used extensively in ayutthaya. Chao sam phraya commissioned a large prang to be built at wat ratchaburana, establishing the temple on the site of his brothers fatal fight. This book contains many photographs and reconstruction illustrations. It was built as a burial place of two brothers who fought to.
Garuda and other decorations on a corner of the main prang, wat ratchaburana. The luang prasoet version of the royal chronicles of ayutthaya put its construction in 736 chula sakarat cs or 74 of the christian era, during the reign of king borommaracha i r. It is possible to climb inside the prang and take the stairs leading to two unrestored rooms where original paintings are still visible on the walls. The burmese invaded ayutthaya in 1765 and took the city after two bloody years of fighting. The centers displays inform the visitor about the history of the ayutthaya kingdom, art, culture, buddhism and relations with other countries. Wat ratchaburana is called the temple of royal restoration and is opposite wat phra mahathat. Wat ratchaburana tips, how to reach, history, architecture holidify.
The photograph of a buddha head entwined within the roots of a tree is one of the most recognisable images from thailand. In fact, it will be better if you have a real experience, going out and see real places of what appear in books youve read. Wat ratchaburana is one of the most important monasteries of tourist interest in the island of ayutthaya. Ayutthaya historical parklearn the history of thai previous. Looking for exceptional deals on wat ratchaburana, ayutthaya vacation packages. Goodreads members who liked a history of thailand also liked. The temples of thailand overflowing with golden buddhas, soaring spires and gl. Wat ratchaburana was designed based on the concepts found in the early mountain temples of angkor, with the monastery facing east towards the rising sun. Wat ratchaburana was built by king borom ratchathirat ii at the place where both his brothers died they killed each other during a fight for the vacant throne of ayutthaya. Wat ratchaburana ratchaworawihan or usually shortened to wat ratchaburana. Wat ratchaburana, bangkok news newspapers books scholar jstor june 2018. Viharn grand hall and main prang at wat ratchaburana, ayutthaya. Wat ratchaburana in the ayutthaya historical park renown travel.