Ayutthaya

The original capital of Thailand, Ayutthaya was founded in 1350 and was the second capital of Siam. The city was one of the largest and most important of the region and remained like this between the 14th and 18th century. In 1767, the Burmese Army invaded Ayutthaya and burned the city to the ground. All the inhabitants of Ayutthaya left the city and it was never rebuilt to the status it was.

Today Ayutthaya is a UNESCO Heritage Site. The ruins of the old city are amazing to explore. This is a great day trip from Bangkok or take your time and spend a few days.

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