Wat Ratchaburana was constructed by The King Borom
Ratchathirat II (Chao Sam Phraya). The temple located near Pa Than Bridge
opposite Wat Mahathat, where both the King brothers died, killed each other,
during a fight for the vacant throne of Ayutthaya. After both his brother had
died, King Borom Ratchathirat II became the King of Ayutthaya. The king
established a Wihan joint with the pagodas and promoted it to be monastery. Wat Ratchaburana became recognized to the
public some decades ago, and robbers broke into the vault in 1957.
Inside the main pagoda also displayed fresco paintings, representing
the previous lives of the Buddha. Regrettably, over the last few years these
images have deteriorated. Only very few visible images are left. A large quantity
of the golden artifacts and treasures found at Wat Ratchaburana are displayed
in the Chao Sam Phraya National Museum in Ayutthaya City.
This Tourist attraction is open every day from 8.00 a.m.-6.00 p.m. Admission fee
is 50 baht.
