Wat Phra Si Ratana Mahathat

An ancient prang by the river

What we say:

Known for its prang which is styled in ancient times after Angkor Wat, this wat is about a 1.5km walk to the west of Ratchaburi along the riverside. The prang is believed to date back to the 10th or 11th century but was modified in the intervening years. The wat is quite pleasant and there are a few food vendors at the site.

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By the riverbank on Waradet Rd around 1.5km to the west of Ratchaburi
Opening Hours: 08:00-17:00
How to get there: The prang is about 1.5km from the centre of Ratchaburi. You can walk by there by heading along the river away from the railway track, past the museum.

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26th April, 2011

The Wat is undergoing extensive renovation, and there is archaeological research underway. The Wat is impressive in appearance. If you are in this small town, take a look.

Wat Phra Si Ratana Mahathat reviewed by ianintheworld (6)
Written on 26th April, 2011, rated 4 out of 5. Visited here in April, 2011

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