Practical information
- Location
- Phitsanulok, Phitsanulok · 16.82361, 100.26250
- Dress code
- Dress politely: long sleeves, trousers or a knee-length skirt; no sleeveless, crop, tight or revealing tops. Take off your shoes before entering the chapel or other buildings. (source: thailand.go.th)
- Period
- Sukhothai-era foundation (14th century)
Opening hours and entrance fee: no reliable source found, so not listed. Ask on site or check the official website.
About Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat (Phitsanulok)
Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, known locally as Wat Yai or 'big temple', stands on the east bank of the Nan River in the centre of Phitsanulok. It is home to Phra Phuttha Chinnarat, a gilded bronze seated Buddha framed by a flame-like halo, widely considered one of the most beautiful Buddha images in Thailand. Thai visitors travel from all over the country to pay respect. Behind the hall rises a tall prang. The doors of the wihan are inlaid with mother-of-pearl. It is an easy stop on the route between Bangkok and Sukhothai.
Highlights
- Phra Phuttha Chinnarat A revered gilded bronze Buddha with a flame halo.
- Pearl-inlaid doors Mother-of-pearl doors on the wihan.
- Riverside prang A tall prang beside the Nan River.
Tips for Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat (Phitsanulok)
- Cover your shoulders and knees and take off your shoes before you enter a temple building.
More photos of Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat (Phitsanulok)
Phra Phuttha Chinnarat Buddha image inside the hall, Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat (Phitsanulok) Photo: Christophe95 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons 
Nan River beside the temple, Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat (Phitsanulok) Photo: Christophe95 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat (Phitsanulok) on the map
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Frequently asked questions about Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat (Phitsanulok)
Where is Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat (Phitsanulok)?
Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat (Phitsanulok) is in Phitsanulok, Phitsanulok province, in central Thailand.
What is Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat (Phitsanulok) known for?
Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, known locally as Wat Yai or 'big temple', stands on the east bank of the Nan River in the centre of Phitsanulok. Highlights include Phra Phuttha Chinnarat, Pearl-inlaid doors and Riverside prang.
How old is Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat (Phitsanulok)?
Sukhothai-era foundation (14th century).
Temples nearby
- Wat Mahathat (Sukhothai) 63 km as the crow flies
- Wat Si Sawai (Sukhothai) 63 km as the crow flies
- Wat Si Chum (Sukhothai) 65 km as the crow flies
- Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat Chaliang 83 km as the crow flies
- Wat Chedi Chet Thaeo (Si Satchanalai) 84 km as the crow flies