Wat Lak Muang Buddhist Temple, Thailand

Address

Wat Lak Muang Buddhist Temple, Thailand

Lat Yai, Mueang Samut Songkhram District,

Samut Songkhram 75000,

Thailand

Moolavar

Buddha

Introduction

                            The central zone of the Si Satchanalai Historical Park, an area on the South bank of the Yom river, contains the ruins of monuments built in the ancient town of Si Satchanalai. The area houses monuments from several eras and architectural styles, including Khmer (prasat of the Wat Lak Muang), was constructed during the Sukhothai era, between the 13^th and 15^th century.

The Wat Lak Muang is a small temple near the Wat Suan Kaeo Utthayan Yai. Its name translates to “town post temple”. The Wat Lak Muang comprises of a viharn, a mandapa and a Khmer style prasat with 20 indented corners. The small mandapa with an arched entrance is connected to the viharn, of which little more than the base remains. Both the mandapa and prasat are well preserved.

Century/Period

13^th and 15^th century.

Managed By

UNESCO World Heritage Site

Nearest Bus Station

Si Satchanalai Historical Park

Nearest Railway Station

Phitsanulok Station

Nearest Airport

Sukhothai 

Location on Map

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