The World’s Sacred Places

Sacred Places

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Wat Si Chum

Sukhothai Historical Park, Sukhothai, Mueang Sukhothai, Thailand Buddhism

A famous Sukhothai sacred monument housing the monumental seated Buddha image Phra Achana within a massive mondop.

Phra Achana

Wat Mahathat Sukhothai

Sukhothai Historical Park, Sukhothai, Mueang Sukhothai, Thailand Buddhism

The principal temple complex of historic Sukhothai, preserving monumental stupas and Buddha images at the heart of the ancient capital.