Area Ayutthaya

The historic capital of Thailand

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Inserted: 20.02.2022
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Ayutthaya is the former capital of Thailand. Its importance declined after the looting of the Burmese in the 18th century. Tourists are mainly interested in the historical part of the city, you will find a large number of pagodas and also the famous Buddha head overgrown in a tree. The most important temples include Wat Phra Ram, Wat Phra Si Sanphet and Wat Mahathat. The center of the area is a large lake

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