Central Thailand / Lopburi / Wat Phra Sri Mahathat

Photo: Old Prangs in Wat Phra Sri Mahathat

Wat Phra Sri Mahathat is behind the railway station and of considerable historical and archaeological significance. It was probably founded in the 12th century when the Khmers still governed Lopburi. Many restorations had been done in the Ayutthaya period. What can still be seen are the ruins of numerous Prangs and Chedis which were built in both Sukhothai and Ayutthaya styles, with Khmer influence.