The World’s Sacred Places

Sacred Places

Discover a curated guide to significant sacred places, pilgrimage traditions, architecture, documented history and practical visitor information across cultures and faith traditions.

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Wat Mahathat Ayutthaya

Ayutthaya, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand Buddhism

One of Ayutthaya’s principal ruined royal monasteries, known for its central prang remains and Buddha head entwined in tree roots.

Wat Phra Si Sanphet

Ayutthaya, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand Buddhism

The former royal temple of Ayutthaya, distinguished by three monumental chedis beside the historic palace area.

Wat Chaiwatthanaram

Ayutthaya, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand Buddhism

A monumental riverside Buddhist monastery complex and one of Ayutthaya’s best-known sacred heritage sites.

Wat Phanan Choeng

Ayutthaya, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand Buddhism

A major Ayutthaya temple centered on the monumental gilded Buddha image Luang Pho Tho and strong Thai-Chinese devotional traditions.

Luang Pho Tho