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Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, Lopburi
It's difficult to find much information on the history of this temple, which is a shame given its impressive size and location (immediately in front of you as you exit the railway station). Evidently, it was originally built by the Khmers about 1000 years ago, when Lopburi was one of the biggest towns on their western borders; certainly the oldest monuments here are of Khmer origin.
Later additions are attributed to the 17th century Siamese King Narai, who made Lopburi his capital, and the current state of the temple is at least in part due to simple abandonment after the royal court returned to Ayutthaya on his death in1688.
It's also worth pointing out that there are no monkeys here. They are all further down the road!
I'd certainly like to return to Lopburi at some stage and re-take this shot. I think I could do a much better job of it now. And Alison wouldn't be walking into the frame!
Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, Lopburi
It's difficult to find much information on the history of this temple, which is a shame given its impressive size and location (immediately in front of you as you exit the railway station). Evidently, it was originally built by the Khmers about 1000 years ago, when Lopburi was one of the biggest towns on their western borders; certainly the oldest monuments here are of Khmer origin.
Later additions are attributed to the 17th century Siamese King Narai, who made Lopburi his capital, and the current state of the temple is at least in part due to simple abandonment after the royal court returned to Ayutthaya on his death in1688.
It's also worth pointing out that there are no monkeys here. They are all further down the road!
I'd certainly like to return to Lopburi at some stage and re-take this shot. I think I could do a much better job of it now. And Alison wouldn't be walking into the frame!