Attraction Details :
This first-class royal
temple has formerly named Wat Phra Borom That and is one of the most
important historical sites in all of Thailand. According to the legend,
Prince Thanakuman and Queen Hem Chala brought Buddha relics to Hat Sai
Kaew and built a small pagoda in 291 AD. Later on, King Si-Thamma
Sokarat established the city of Nakhon Si Thammarat and built a new
pagoda on the same site. The present pagoda has a distinctive Sri Lankan
style, measuring 55.78 meters high. The top is entirely covered by pure
gold. Apart from the pagoda, surrounding buildings also has important
histories, especially the royal building which dated back to Ayutthaya
period and the Sam Chom building where the Buddha image attired in royal
wardrobe, Phra Si Thamma Sokarat, is housed. There are beautiful
artifacts displayed in Khian and Pho Lanka buildings.Opening hours: 8am-5pm
Contact: 075-346-515/6
Getting there: Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan is located on Ratchadamnoen Road in Tambon Nai Mueang.
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