The art, sculptures, and architecture is amazing in any region of Thailand. If you are planning to travel to Thailand you may be excited to see all the cultural and religious art that seems to be everywhere you turn. There are so many places to see artifacts it’s unreal.
The Wat Phra Borommahathat Doi Suthep is one of those places you just have to see to believe. It was built in 1383 by King Gue-Na on a plateau. The view is out of this world and shows you Thailand‘s northern capital Chiang Mai. The temple contains a pagoda that holds part of the holy relics of the Lord Buddha. Buddhists from all over the globe flock here to pay worship to the holy temple.
The Monkeys Temple in Lopburi, called San Phra Kan, is a shrine lying with two sections. The older section dates back to the Khmer period while the new section is a building made in 1951. The new section has a four armed deity figure with a Buddha’s head, which is a project of worship. Actual monkeys are on and in the temple, and are a favorite of tourists. The monkeys are tame and eat the food offerings left by the worshipers.
The Wat Chao Phraya Thai is just a few minutes outside of Ayutthaya, and another great sight to see. King U-Thong built it in 1357 for meditation. There is a massive pagoda, which was constructed in 1792 that can be seen very far away. Unfortunately the pagoda is in a ruinous state at the present, but it’s still a great place to visit.
Phanom Rung Historical Park in Buriram is the place to go to see some interesting 12th century stone art. There is a great stone hall of the castle you should not miss. There are also many lintels and pediments depicting episodes from Indian texts such as the Ramayana, the Mahabharata and the Puranas.
Thailand has a lot to offer, especially when considering the areas massive collection of ancient and religious art. From architecture to sculptures, it is a sight to behold.
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