Wat Mahathat is an important temple in Ayutthaya.
History
One of Ayutthaya's kings dreamed there was a holy relic buried beneath the ground at this location and ordered a temple to be built on the spot.
What to see
A must-see at the temple is the iconic stone Buddha head trapped in the roots of a large tree.
Getting there
The temple is within walking distance of the guesthouse area around Soi 2, but cycling is a better idea.
Updated: January 21, 2011.
Stone Buddha head entwined in the roots of a Bodhi tree at Wat Mahathat.
Wat Mahathat octagonal chedi.
Buddha image in front of prang at Wat Mahathat.
Bai sema at Wat Mahathat.
Buddha image at Wat Mahathat.
Small prang at Wat Mahathat.
Remains of main prang at Wat Mahathat.
Wat Mahathat prang.
