"The historical capital of Thailand" Ayuthaya by dabuwan

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Ayuthaya, 80 kms north of Bangkok, has been the prosperous capital of Thailand for about four centuries, from 1350 to 1767, during the "golden age" of the siamese kingdom.
Because of the burmese invasions and sacks most of the Ayuthaya monuments, though partially restored, are in ruinous condition. Nevertheless their grandeur and magic beauty can still be appreciated and Ayuthaya is one of the most interesting and fascinating destinations in Thailand.
The many monuments are scattered on a vast area, but the most important of them are located in the so called "Ayuythaya Historical Park", an island encircled by the Chao Praya river, that can be easily reached on foot from modern Ayuthaya and visited on a daytrip.
There are almost no guards around, so it is of vital importance that all visitors behave correctly, avoiding to climb the monuments or to further damage them. Ayuthaya has been declared a UNESCO world heritage in 1991.

  • Last visit to Ayuthaya: Apr 1994
  • Intro Updated Apr 11, 2003
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  • IreneMcKay's Profile Photo
    Feb 3, 2013 at 1:28 AM

    Great page, Irene

  • gilabrand's Profile Photo
    Apr 20, 2007 at 3:07 AM

    You went into a dark crypt with no windows and without knowing who are what was in there?....You are a brave fellow

  • Vintom's Profile Photo
    Sep 21, 2003 at 3:03 PM

    Really nice pages on Thailand David, hope to check out more soon.

  • pmarshuk's Profile Photo
    May 20, 2003 at 5:29 AM

    Nice pics and good tips. also thought Ayutthaya was great.

  • MEdelmann's Profile Photo
    Apr 14, 2003 at 10:23 AM

    Great photography and well written page! Looks like a very cultural place.... I like cultural places... :-))

  • acemj's Profile Photo
    Apr 13, 2003 at 9:16 AM

    Hey, you must have a great flash on your camera. That shot in the crypt came out well! Nice page.

  • d_d's Profile Photo
    Apr 12, 2003 at 11:06 AM

    BELLISSIMA PAGE! quanti templi...

  • herzog63's Profile Photo
    Apr 10, 2003 at 12:36 PM

    Ayutthaya is my favorite place in Thailand! Great Photos! Brings back some great memories! I just came back from Ayutthaya 10 days ago!

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