The most beautiful religious buildings Thailand

The Sumano Cave Temple is made up of several altars that are located in different caves, situated in a mountain surrounded by lush vegetation. Some are connected to each other, and stairs have been provided for the faithful to access them. You can admire different statues of Buddha. It is a place of meditation where monks come to meditate. An attraction close to the centre not to be missed.

This Buddhist temple on the banks of the Mae Klong was built during the period of the Ayutthaya kingdom. The site was the site of fierce battles between the Siamese army and the Burmese in the 17th century, but it attracts visitors above all for its magnificent small temple entirely engulfed in a huge banyan over the centuries, thus evoking the famous temples of Angkor. It can be reached directly by boat, with several operators in Amphawa offering cruises dedicated to visiting temples along the river.

This Buddhist temple is famous for its statue of King Rama V.A beautiful pagoda is on the site of the site.

Previously called Wat Bang, Wat Amphawan is a temple dating from the end of the Ayutthaya period. Much of its architecture and decoration is made of finely carved wood, including beautiful examples of birds and flowers above the doors, especially on the front door. The most original feature is the all-wooden Scripture room, which stands in the middle of a pond. The temple can be reached by longtail boat from the Bang Yai District Office on Kanchanaphisek Road (about 5 minutes drive).

Located north of Padungpanit Road, near the Nuea River, Wat Buphira is the most famous temple of King And. It is here that the greatest Buddha in prayer posture in the country is found, overlooking the city from the top of its 67.2 meters high, counting the 8-meter platform on which it is placed. Known as Luang Pho Yai, (or Phra Phuttha Rattana Mongkhon Mahamuni), this imposing golden Buddha was built between 1973 and 1979. When you arrive nearby, you can have a beautiful view of the city and its surroundings.

This 12th century Hindu Khmer Khmer temple, located about thirty kilometres from Surin, was built under the reign of Suryavarman II, who was also responsible for the construction of the Angkor site. It is composed of 5 prang (towers) built on the same base, each measuring 30 meters. The lintels of the doors and columns are decorated with decorations. The stone sculptures bearing the effigy of Hindu deities, Shiva, Brahma, Ganesha, Vishnu and Uma, recall the original function of the temple, which was later converted into a Buddhist monastery in the 16th century.

Very popular in Thailand, it is the second most visited temple after Wat Phra Kaew - Emerald Buddha Temple in Bangkok. Its construction of the temple, on the banks of the Bang Pakong River, dates from the end of the Ayutthaya period (18th century). Originally named Wat Hong, it contains a 1.48 m sacred statue of Buddha, called Luangpho Phuttha Sothon, one of the most revered in the country. It is supposed to bring health and well-being to the faithful.

A little difficult to find in the meanders of the ruins but this temple is still a must in the city. He is famous for his reclining Buddha (Phra Noon), 37 metres long and 8 metres high. His head is placed on a lotus and his legs overlap to show the equalized toes. His body is often covered with a large saffron stole. It is a famous image that often illustrates articles about Ayutthaya. Behind him is a temple, and nearby Wat Worachettharam: their visits are available

It could be a theme park attraction, but it's not! This imposing 17-story pink tower, with a huge green and red dragon twisted around it, is a contemporary building that is part of a Buddhist temple. The dragon's entrails serve as a tunnel leading to the top. Nearby, beautiful gardens and giant sculptures of animals, rabbits, elephants and a large smiling turtle that you can visit by entering through the mouth...

One of the finest historical remains in the region. Its Khmer architecture evokes the temples of Angkor. It was built in 1630 as a tribute to the mother of the ^25th king of Ayutthaya. The main prang is over 35 metres high, with 4 more modest prangs arranged around it at the four cardinal corners. A gallery of 120 Buddha statues completes the decor. The walls of the enclosures also feature reliefs depicting the life of Buddha. When night falls, the temple is illuminated to great effect...