Wat Phra Si Maha That
Located behind the railway station is very important both in
history and in archaeology. It was probably founded in the 12nd
century when the Khmers were governing Lop Buri. Many restorations
had been done during Ayuttaya period. What can still be seen
are the ruins of numerous prangs and chedis which were built
in both Sukothai and Ayuttaya styles.
Vichayen House
Located 300 meters from Prang Khaek was constructed
by king Narai as a residence for Chevalier de CHAUMONT, the
first French ambassador to Thailand in the region of King Louis
XIV. Later the place occupied by Chao Praya Vicahyen (Constantin
Phaulkon) until his by the revolutionaries. There are many ruined
buildings to be seen in the compound; one which served as a
roman Catholic chapel, a hall of residence for the ambassador
and residences for members of the foreign mission. Ruins of
water tanks made of bricks and fountains can also be seen within
the compound.
Wat
San Paulo
It is situated on the east, about 3 kilometers
from town. It was a church of the Jesuits, founded during the
reign of King Narai. Now only a brick wall of a high tower behind
the church still remains. The Thai word, "San Paulo" probably
derive from "Saint Paul" or "Saint Paulo".
Wat
Sao Thong Thong
It is on the north of the Royal Palace. The
Vihara and the main Buddha image were created in the Ayutthaya
period. Later, King Narai restored this mona stery and changed
the windows of the Viharn into a western style.
Wat
Mani Chonlakhan
The monastery was originally called
Wat Ko Kaeo because it was located on a small island. Interesting
to see are, Chedi Luang Pho Saeng, the Ubosot, the vihara and
the large Buddha Image along the river.
Wat
Lai It is located on the bank of the Bank Kham river, Amphoe
Tha Wung. It is an ancient monastery of the Ayutthaya period
where the Phra Sri Ariya image is situated. An interesting thing
to see is the vihara, decorated with stucco in various motifs,
front and back, depicting Buddha's previous life story and the
lord Buddha's first sermon. It is regarded as one of the master
pieces of Thai sculpture.
Sunflower
Field This is the largest sunflower field in Thailand,
located in Tambon Chong Sarika, Amphoe Phatthana Nikom. Travel
30 kilometres along Lop Buri-Saraburi Road, then turn left into
Highway No. 21 and travel further for 15 kilometres. The beautiful
sunflower field have become a tourist attraction when the sun
flower trees are in full blossom form November to January.
