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Prasat Nakhon Luang |
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ปราสาทนครหลวง |
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Prasat Nakhon Luang is located in amphoe Nakhon Luang near River
Pa Sak, Phra Nakhon Sri Ayutthaya Province. The word "Nakhon
Luang" is derived from "Muang Phra Nakhon Luang" aka
"Sriyasothornpura" in Cambodia. The temple's architectural
quality imitated Pra Sat Sila in Kingdom of Cambodia, ordered by
King Pra Sat Thong in 1631 after he had occupied the throne for
two years. The castle was built near Wat Thep Chandra to
celebrate the king's honor that he could take Cambodia back.
The castle used to be kings' rural residence when travelling
to praise Buddha footprint in Saraburi and staying over night
while going to Lopburi. The Prasat was gorgeously yellow. Then
the mondop was built, following by four Buddha footprints inside
the castle. Later these building were renovated and noticeably
became more like western and Chinese, but the residences next to
the castle are ruins. Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri
Sirindhorn came here to perform the castle opening ceremony in
1995.
Initially, the construction of the castle began by
making the soil hill. The whole castle was made of bricks and
cement. It was surrounded by triforium in square shape and also
Prang Tid and Prang Rai.
Another interesting place
nearby is Sarn Prachan Loy (Floating Moon Pavillion). It is in
front of the castle. The building is a tetrahedron with Floating
Moon made of huge granite plate from Wat Thep Chandra Loy
inside. There is also Wat Mai Pra Chum Pon anear. It has
beautiful Ayutthaya Period's style of Ubosot and Buddhaprang.
Don't forget to see Prasat Nakhon Luang in the countryside
when visiting Ayutthaya. As it's not very crowded so it fits
those who love peaceful tourist attractions to enjoy seeing
stunning architectur |
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Nakhon Luang |
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Nakhon Luang |
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Free |
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14.46546, 100.61146 |
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