UNESCO World Heritage Site

Historic City of Ayutthaya

Historic City of Ayutthaya is a cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site in Thailand, inscribed in 1991.

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.

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.

Country
Thailand
Region
Asia
Category
Cultural
Inscribed
1991
UNESCO reference
576
Area
289 ha

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