Wihan Phra Mongkhon Bophit
วิหารพระมงคลบพิตร
A temple hall beside Wat Phra Si Sanphet, housing one of Thailand's largest bronze seated Buddhas, standing over 12 metres tall.
The giant bronze Buddha Phra Mongkhon Bophit inside the hall was cast in the early Ayutthaya period and stands about 12 metres tall, making it one of Thailand's largest bronze Buddha images. The hall collapsed and the Buddha's head was damaged during the wars of 1767; the hall seen today was rebuilt in the 1950s. Local devotees come here to pray. Entry is free, but you must remove your shoes and cover your shoulders and knees. Outside the hall, the square has souvenir and snack stalls where you can buy Ayutthaya's signature thread-sugar pancakes, known as 'roti sai mai'. The hall is right next to Wat Phra Si Sanphet.
Opening hours
08:00–17:00 (extended on weekends)
Nearby sights
- Wat Phra Si Sanphet
- Wat Phra Ram
- Wat Lokayasutharam
- Wat Thammikarat
- Chao Sam Phraya National Museum
- Ayutthaya Historical Study Centre
- Wat Mahathat
- Wat Ratchaburana