Wat Phra Ram
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  • melkeet
    Ipoh, Malaysia1,362 contributions
    Must See
    We walked to this site after visiting Wat Sri Samphet and Wat Phra Mongkhon Bophit, about 300meters away. It is located next to a lake. There is a ticket for the entry to this place and you can use your combi ticket of 220 Bahts here. The place was not crowded, as there were no visible, organised tour buses here. It is a pity, as this is a well-kept Wat with interesting ruins. There are sign boards illustration on its history and significance. As in most of the Wats, the main exhibit was a prang situated on a stepped terrace adorned with chedis. There are also Buddha images. The place is bound to be hot, therefore carry a hat, sun lotion and lots of water. We spend about 45 minits here. Transport is available to go back. If visiting Ayutthaya, then a visit to this place is a must.
    Visited July 2019
    Written June 30, 2020
  • Kaushik G
    Mumbai, India4,068 contributions
    Heritage temple complex
    Wat Phra Ram is one of the 5 main temples in the Ayuthaya historical city. This temple was built in 1369 by a king of Ayuthaya over the cremation ground of his father. This temple has a central Pagoda and many small pagodas surrounding it. It was a great experience clicking pics amidst archeological ruins of the great Ayuthaya kingdom. I had purchased combined ticket for 220 baht from Wat Mahathat and this temple is covered under that.
    Visited September 2019
    Traveled solo
    Written July 20, 2020
  • CKF
    2,201 contributions
    Try for sunrise, return for the full experience
    Our hotel manager recommended Wat Phra Ram as a good place to see sunrise. Excellent suggestion, due to a lake nearby, creating nice reflections. Unfortunately, we had a cloudy sunrise but could see why this is a good place to try. We returned later in the morning to explore the grounds and wow! Completely magnificent ruins, and no crowds! Not sure why people are skipping this wat, but don't let that be you! Work time into your schedule to feel the peace and harmony at Wat Phra Ram!
    Visited December 2019
    Written January 1, 2020
  • Roger W
    Siebnen, Switzerland1,517 contributions
    Typical temple for Ayutthaya
    Wat Phra Ram is a typical temple for Ayutthaya with this big chedi. Otherwise there are not really much more to see. It’s located in the center and when you do a visit with the bicycles and you have enough time it’s a nice visit. It’s not a must visit for Ayutthaya, but still a very nice one!
    Visited December 2018
    Traveled with friends
    Written January 12, 2019
  • Bilge S
    San Francisco, California867 contributions
    Rather a Small and Very Nice Wat...
    It is from one of the 14 objects (ruins/temple) of Ayutthaya Historic Park. When you visit this park you will see all of them together with this one... This one is quite nice and small; not very busy either. It has very unique details, and you will catch them if you pay attention. Should definitely not miss a trip to here.
    Visited February 2012
    Traveled with family
    Written August 28, 2012
  • HOOMAN
    Tehran, Iran1,187 contributions
    14th Century Buddhist Temple!
    Wat Phra Ram is relatively a small Buddhist temple in Ayutthaya city center. The temple situated next to a panoramic view of a lake and close to the Grand Palace & Wat Phra Sri Sanphet. The temple was built in 1369 on the site of the first Ayutthaya and was extended at the Ayutthaya period. The temple has been restored a few times. The temple houses a large central prang with smaller towers surrounding it. There are some stairs on the holy tower's surface which are used for going up the holy tower. The shells & foundations of many buildings can be seen today but only a little of the original stucco work remains, but there's enough to get an idea of how rich the detail must have been. Earth was dug out at this site, for the construction of temples (Wat Mahathat, Wat Ratchaburana, the former Royal Palace). Next to the temple is a large park with a sizable lake, called Beung Phra Ram.
    Visited May 2019
    Written April 29, 2020
  • Krishnan U
    Bengaluru, India365 contributions
    In ruins
    The temple is in ruins and not much crowded. There is an entrance fee for the temple. Whatever left out is still huge and impressive.
    Visited October 2019
    Written January 24, 2020
  • Saloshna R
    51 contributions
    we walked all around the circumfernce
    Many dogs tour the ruins as well, It was a fun walk and we got our steps, Near 2 other ruins and temples
    Visited October 2019
    Written October 9, 2019
  • Wojciech L
    Warsaw, Poland162 contributions
    Small but beautiful
    Short walk from Wat Phra Si Sanphet, the temple of Wat Phra Ram towers over the surrounding area. Smaller than many others, but definitely worth seeing.
    Visited March 2019
    Traveled as a couple
    Written March 30, 2019
  • nilintentum_reliquit
    Melbourne, Australia2,577 contributions
    Quietly impressive without the crowds
    Personally my favourite. Seems to be off the main tour bus list. This large site has the hallmarks of Cambodia and Myanmar about it, and you pretty much have it to yourself. Thanks for the vote if you found this helpful.
    Visited March 2016
    Traveled with family
    Written March 24, 2016
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Roger W
Siebnen, Switzerland1,517 contributions
Dec 2018 • Friends
Wat Phra Ram is a typical temple for Ayutthaya with this big chedi. Otherwise there are not really much more to see. It’s located in the center and when you do a visit with the bicycles and you have enough time it’s a nice visit. It’s not a must visit for Ayutthaya, but still a very nice one!
Written January 12, 2019
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Bilge S
San Francisco, CA867 contributions
Feb 2012 • Family
It is from one of the 14 objects (ruins/temple) of Ayutthaya Historic Park.
When you visit this park you will see all of them together with this one...
This one is quite nice and small; not very busy either.
It has very unique details, and you will catch them if you pay attention.
Should definitely not miss a trip to here.
Written August 28, 2012
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HOOMAN
Tehran, Iran1,187 contributions
May 2019
Wat Phra Ram is relatively a small Buddhist temple in Ayutthaya city center. The temple situated next to a panoramic view of a lake and close to the Grand Palace & Wat Phra Sri Sanphet. The temple was built in 1369 on the site of the first Ayutthaya and was extended at the Ayutthaya period. The temple has been restored a few times.
The temple houses a large central prang with smaller towers surrounding it. There are some stairs on the holy tower's surface which are used for going up the holy tower.
The shells & foundations of many buildings can be seen today but only a little of the original stucco work remains, but there's enough to get an idea of how rich the detail must have been. Earth was dug out at this site, for the construction of temples (Wat Mahathat, Wat Ratchaburana, the former Royal Palace).
Next to the temple is a large park with a sizable lake, called Beung Phra Ram.
Written April 29, 2020
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Krishnan U
Bengaluru, India365 contributions
Oct 2019
The temple is in ruins and not much crowded. There is an entrance fee for the temple. Whatever left out is still huge and impressive.
Written January 24, 2020
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Saloshna R
51 contributions
Oct 2019
Many dogs tour the ruins as well, It was a fun walk and we got our steps, Near 2 other ruins and temples
Written October 9, 2019
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Wojciech L
Warsaw, Poland162 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
Short walk from Wat Phra Si Sanphet, the temple of Wat Phra Ram towers over the surrounding area. Smaller than many others, but definitely worth seeing.
Written March 30, 2019
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nilintentum_reliquit
Melbourne, Australia2,577 contributions
Mar 2016 • Family
Personally my favourite. Seems to be off the main tour bus list. This large site has the hallmarks of Cambodia and Myanmar about it, and you pretty much have it to yourself.
Thanks for the vote if you found this helpful.
Written March 24, 2016
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James A
London, UK130 contributions
Jun 2022 • Solo
Good temple to explore in the heart of the region. Impressive open grounds. Its less popular than the others as its condition is not as good, but worth a visit regardless.
Written July 4, 2022
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Chris
Rushden, UK4,473 contributions
Feb 2019 • Solo
According to TravelFish.org, this place is often missed by tourists opting for the more popular and bigger temples of Wat Maha That and Wat Ratchaburana. Even more reason to visit!

There were hardly any tourists there so at times I was walking round the place by myself.

Like the other temples, this is full of history and just an amazing site.
Written February 2, 2019
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TravelerTrecker
Houston839 contributions
Nov 2017 • Friends
It was built in 1369 on the cremation site of king Ramathibodi by his son. The prang is beautiful! It is very tall and it is decorated nagas, garudas, and walking Buddhas. The wat has a nice reflection on the pond. It is very well preserved. We were the only ones at the temple. It is very close to Wat Yai Chai Mongkong. It is very easy to find. No tours. You should buy a ticket or get the 6 temple ticket. The latter is cheaper as long as you visit the 6 temples, which are indeed very interesting.
Written January 13, 2018
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