About Phra Pathommachedi
Phra Pathommachedi is the tallest Buddhist stupa in Thailand, located in the center of Nakhon Pathom city, about 50 km west of Bangkok. The 120.45-meter bell-shaped chedi stands within the Wat Phra Pathommachedi temple complex and marks one of the oldest Buddhist sites in the country, dating to the Dvaravati period. Enlarged and restored in the 19th century under King Mongkut, it remains a major pilgrimage center and national landmark.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a massive bell-shaped golden-orange chedi covered with tiles, set on a large square terrace with surrounding cloisters and four viharns. The complex includes a central shrine with the Phra Ruang Rojanarit Buddha image, smaller chapels, Buddha statues, and the Phra Pathom Chedi National Museum at the lower level. The grounds are open and paved with market stalls and food vendors outside, offering space for walking, worship and photography.
Key highlights
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Tallest stupa in Thailand at 120.45 meters, visible across Nakhon Pathom
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Ancient Dvaravati-era foundation restored by King Mongkut (Rama IV) between 1853-1870
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Phra Ruang Rojanarit - large standing Buddha image on the northern viharn
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Surrounding cloister with chapels, Buddha images and historical artifacts
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Phra Pathom Chedi National Museum displaying Dvaravati art and archaeological finds