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| City Walls of Phitsanulok
The City Walls of Phitsanulok were originally
made of clay similar to those of Sukhothai and
built during the Ayutthaya period to deter raids
from Lanna and Burma. Today, its remnants can
be seen to the north and east of town. The original
City Moats measuring 12 meters wide are still
in existence to the west of town parallel to
Phra Ruang Road.
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Folklore Museum
The Folklore Museum , on Wisutkrasat Road in
town has some of the largest collections of
indigenous arts and household utensils. These
include pottery, ancient kitchenware and agricultural
tools and other native products, all reflecting
the lifestyle and creativity of the community.
The founder of the museum, S. Maj. Thawi Buranakhate,
has been designated a leader in the area of
sculpture and indigenous art preservation. He
also operates a foundry specialising in casting
Buddha images and statues, which is situated
opposite the museum and attracts many visitors.
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House-boats
House-boats on Nan River are a landmark of the
province. On both banks of the river which runs
from north to south past the town are lined
with hundreds of such floating rafts, a scene
representing the serene ambience of the community.
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King Naresuan the
Great Shrine
The King Naresuan the Great Shrine
is located at the site which was once the Chan
Palace , the birthplace and residence of Naresuan
the Great. Within the shrine is a statue of
the king in the posture of declaring independence
from Burma. The entire site of the palace has
been restored and renovated as a major historical
area.The 700-year-old Giant Tamarind Tree is
located at Tambon Ban Kok outside of town. To
reach it, take the road to Nakhon Sawan and
turn left at the foot of the bridge across the
Nan River proceeding for a further 700 meters. |
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| Wat Chula Mani
Wat Chula Mani , on the east bank of the Nan,
is about 5 kilometres from town on the Borom
Trailokanat Road. The oldest temple in town,
it was once the site of the original town. King
Borom Trailokanat, accompanied by more than
2,000 followers was ordained as monk here in
1416.
An important ancient structure
in the temple is the Mondop containing a Holy
Footprint and inscription stone built by King
Narai the Great of Ayutthaya. There is also
a Khmer-style Prang (pagoda) built with laterite
adorned with intricate design of swan. |
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Wat Ratburana
On the east bank on the Nan River and south
of Wat Phra Si Mahathat is Wat Ratburana . The
Ubosot features graceful three-headed Naga (mythical
serpent) over its eaves. It was built by King
Borom Trailokanat, who resided for twenty five
years in Phitsanulok and played a major role
in fostering Buddhism in the province. |
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Wat Nang Phaya
Another interesting temple is Wat Nang Phaya
with its extensive collection of the highly
coveted Nang Phaya votive tablets. Then there
is Wat Aranyik , a Sukhothai-era temple which
is surrounded by moats. Wat Chedi Yod Thong
on Phaya Sua Road is another interesting site
which has a lotus bud-shape Chedi of typical
Sukhothai style, the only such structure left
in the province. |
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| Information by Tourism
Authority of Thailand . |
