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"As a royal temple home to Thailand’s oldest institute for Buddhist monks, Wat Mahathat also hosts a weekly amulet market where I’ve seen amulets sold for luck, love, money, and more; admission is around 50 THB." - Matthew Kepnes

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Buddha head in tree roots, temple ruins, and amulet market

historical landmark

atmospheric

peaceful

wheelchair accessible

ancient past

banyan tree

beautiful ruins

buddhist temple

Chikun Alley, Pratu Chai Sub-district, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 13000, Thailand Get directions

Wheelchair accessible entrance

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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Buddha head in tree roots, temple ruins, and amulet market

historical landmark

atmospheric

peaceful

wheelchair accessible

ancient past

banyan tree

beautiful ruins

buddhist temple

Chikun Alley, Pratu Chai Sub-district, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 13000, Thailand Get directions

Wheelchair accessible entrance

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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