| Wat Ratchaburana, Ayutthaya Historical Park | |
Ayutthaya Historical Park: The Ayutthaya Historical Park comprises of the ruins of temples and palaces of the capital of the ancient Ayutthaya Kingdom. The Ayutthaya Kingdom, which existed from 1351 until 1767 was one of the largest and most prosperous empires of its time. The ruins of many impressive temples and palaces give an impression of the wealth of the ancient Kingdom. The Ayutthaya Historical Park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991. Wat Ratchaburana, which translates to “the temple of Royal Restoration” was built in 1424 by King Borommarachathirat II as a memorial to his two elder brothers. It is located on the historical island near Wat Mahathat. Wat Ratchaburana was built following Khmer design concepts. Its design resembles the early mountain temples of Angkor. The monastery faces East, the direction of the rising sun. |
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| Issued Country | Thailand |
| Issued Year | 02.04.1994 |
| Category | Buddhist Architect World Heritage Buddhist Landscape |
| Type | Maximum Card |