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Temple of the Royal Restoration (Wat Ratchaburana)

Ayutthaya, Thailand
Ranked #8 of 24 attractions in Ayutthaya
4.5 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Architectural Buildings, Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
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Gloucestershire, UK
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63 reviews 63 reviews
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82 helpful votes 82 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

Worth a visit to tick off the 'must see' list. Sunset is a good time to go & the tuk tuk tour we did was great - our driver was very good.

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Fredericton, Canada
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

We were pleased with all of the temples we toured in the area. In most cases we felt like we had them entirely to ourselves.

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Bangkok, Thailand
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012

Wat Ratchaburana was ordered to be built by King Boromarachatirat II ( Chao Sam Phraya ) in 1424 at the cremation site of his two Brother ( prince ) who fought each another for the king's Trone, unfortunately they both died in the scene .The important building here is the khmer Prang ( the Typical Phrang's Style of early Ayutthya... More

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Macau, China
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95 reviews 95 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
85 helpful votes 85 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 November 2010

Wat Ratchburan is one of two wats located on the eastern edge of the Phra Ram Park situated in the center of Ayutthaya. Its convenient location and its detailed prang make it a must see. The prang, a large rounded tower, has some wonderful stone statues and carving. It is also one of the few ruins which allows people inside... More

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Rostov-on-Don, Russia
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62 reviews 62 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012
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Brussels, Belgium
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012
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El Puerto de Santa Maria, Spain
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 December 2011
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大阪
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124 reviews 124 reviews
Reviews in 46 cities Reviews in 46 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 July 2010
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Hiroshima, Japan
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2010
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 October 2008
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