Historic City of Ayutthaya

Brief Description

Founded c. 1350, Ayutthaya became the second Siamese capital after Sukhothai. It was destroyed by the Burmese in the 18th century. Its remains, characterized by the prang (reliquary towers) and gigantic monasteries, give an idea of its past splendour.

Thailand

Ayutthaya Province

N14 20 52.008 E100 33 38.016

Date of Inscription: 1991

Criteria: (iii)

Property : 289 ha

Ref: 576

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