Attractions of Phitsanulok Thailand

Wat Phra Sri Ratana Mahathat
The Monastery of the Great Relic. The locals call it simply Wat Yai, 'Big Wat'. The monastery was built on the eastern banks of the River Nan, in 1357, during the reign of King Phra Li Thai. The viharn houses one of Thailand's most revered Buddha images - Phra Buddha Chinarat. The image, cast in bronze, is a perfect example of Sukhothai style and is believed to have been made under the orders of King Li Thai in 1357. The image is housed in a three-tier viharn, built in a mixture of Ayutthayan and Lanna styles. Over the centuries, successive Thai kings have visited Phitsanulok to pay homage to the image. In a smaller viharn at the front of the main building, lies another significant image - The Remnant Buddha - cast from the remaining bronze after the original image had been cast. Also in the compound is the Buddha Chinarat National Museum which holds a small collection of Sukhothai Buddha images and an assortment of ceramics.

Wat Chulamani
The oldest historical monument in the region are the remains of this once impressive Khmer-style prang. The remnants indicate that it was once an elegantly constructed temple. Inscriptions on the ruined of the viharn tell the story of King Borom Trailokanat's ordination there as a monk. The prang is situated 5 km south of the city, along Borom Trailokanat Rd

Buddha Casting Foundry
Located on Wisut Kasat Rd, is this small factory where bronze Buddha images are cast. As well as being able to watch the craftsmen at work, there is a detailed photo collection of the processes involved in the lost wax method of casting.

Folk Museum
The museum is located near the foundry, on Wisut Kasat Rd. The museum was established by Dr Thawi, a respected authority on Northern Thai folklore, who also owns the foundry. The collection of various utensils used in daily life, from agricultural implements to cooking utensils and musical instruments, are from Dr Thawi's personal collection. The exhibits are well laid out and information on the pieces is included.

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