• Royal Temple:
    It was once the holiest temple of the Ayutthaya Kingdom and served as the royal chapel, used exclusively for royal religious ceremonies, similar to Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok. 
     
  • Historical Significance:
    Built in 1448 by King Borommatrailokanat, it was the grandest and most beautiful temple in the capital until the city's destruction by the Burmese in 1767. 
     
  • Architectural Feature:
    The most prominent features are the three Sri Lankan-style chedis (stupas) that stand side-by-side, which house the ashes of three Ayutthaya kings: Borommatrailokanat, Borom Rachathirat III, and Ramathibodi II. 
     
  • Present Day:
    Today, it is an important archaeological site attracting many visitors interested in Thai history and architecture.