UNESCO World Heritage Site #53: Historic City of Ayutthaya
From the World Heritage inscription: 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. Ayutthaya is very similar to Skuhothai, except it is a much [...]
