About Wat Na Phra Men
Wat Na Phra Men is a historic Buddhist temple located on the northern bank of the Khlong Sa Bua canal in Ayutthaya, opposite the Ayutthaya Historical Park. Renowned as one of the few temples not destroyed during the 1767 Burmese invasion, it preserves authentic late Ayutthaya architecture. Its main ordination hall houses a magnificent crowned Buddha image and a rare 1,500-year-old Dvaravati-style green stone Buddha, making it a significant cultural and religious site.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a well-preserved active temple compound with a traditional Ayutthaya-style ordination hall (ubosot) and viharn. Inside the ubosot is a large crowned Buddha image in royal attire, and in the smaller viharn is a rare seated green stone Buddha in Dvaravati style. The grounds are compact, tranquil and landscaped, with classic gabled roofs, carved wooden doors, and historic murals. Visitors can explore the halls, observe worshippers, and photograph the exterior architecture.
Key highlights
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One of the few Ayutthaya temples to survive the 1767 destruction, preserving original Ayutthaya architecture
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Principal Buddha image Phra Buddha Nimit Wichit Maramoli Sri Sanphet Borom Trailokanat - a large crowned Buddha in royal regalia
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Rare 1,500-year-old Dvaravati-period green stone seated Buddha in the small viharn
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Beautifully preserved ubosot with intricately carved wooden gable and traditional Ayutthaya design