It is an old temple on the bank of a canal near the Khlong Chang peninsula. It was built during the Ayutthaya period by the royal elephant bureau.

was the capital. Later, in 1876, His Royal Highness Prince Bamrap Prapak traveled to Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya to observe the elephant drive.

He saw that the temple was in disrepair, so he donated money for the renovation of the entire temple chapel and elevated it to a royal temple. King Chulalongkorn gave it the new name "Wat Boromwong Isara Wararam" and personally traveled there to carve the boundary stones.

He travelled to Wat Boromwong Isara Wararam Worawihan eight times.

It served as a residence for monks and novices during the Buddhist Lent. Therefore, he began the renovation of Wat Talay Ya. He renovated and rebuilt the entire temple. The work lasted from the reign of King Rama IV of Rattanakosin until its completion in 2418 BE under King Rama V, after which the temple was presented as a royal temple. His Majesty graciously bestowed upon it the name Wat Boromwong Isara Wararam Worawihan.

Among the most important sacred and blessed objects of the temple are its history and the history of King Rama V. A statue of him is located in the chapel. There is also his palace, which houses ancient paintings and the king's biography from his birth to his death.