Wat Na Phra Mane, Ayutthaya
Exterior of Wat Na Phra Mane. Photo by Maciej Radoszewski.
Black stone Buddha from the Mon period. Photo by Maciej Radoszewski.
Main Buddha of Wat Na Phra Mane. Photo by Maciej Radoszewski.
Located on the Lopburi side of the river, Wat Na Phra Mane survived the destruction of Ayutthaya.
What to See
Wat Na Phra is worth visiting to see the black stone Buddha dating from the Mon (Dvaravati) period, as well as the principal Buddha decorated in regal attire. The building has stunning vaulted ceilings supported by ornate pineapple-shaped columns.
Wat Na Phra Mane also has historical importance: it was the site of Thai-Burmese peace talks ending the years of aggression in the late 1700s.
Location Map
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Quick Facts
| Names: | Wat Na Phra Mane; Wat Na Phra Men |
| Location: | Across the river, north of the Grand Palace area |
| Hours: | Daily 8am-5pm |
| Cost: | 20B (50¢) |
- Frommer's Thailand, 6th edition.
More Information
- Historic City of Ayuttaya - UNESCO World Heritage
- Ayuttaya Tourism Guide - TripAdvisor
- Tri Amatayakul, The official guide to Ayutthaya and Bang Pa-in (Polyglott travel guide)
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- Derick Garnier, Ayutthaya.
