Tourist Attractions: Wat Mahathat Worawihan (Wat Mahathat Worawihan), Pho Karong Road | Phetchaburi

Wat Mahathat Worawihan is believed to have been built during the Dvaravati period. Numerous archaeological finds within the temple attest to its great historical significance. Inside the main viharn (wihan) is a highly revered Buddha statue in the Mara Vijaya pose. It measures 20 cm in the lap and holds a fan in its left hand. This statue is known as Luang Pho Wat Mahathat. The walls of the viharn are decorated with Ayutthaya-style murals depicting the assembly of deities and Jataka narratives. These paintings were created by artists from Phetchaburi.

Behind the Viharn is an imposing, 55-meter-high, white, five-story Prang, which is over 1000 years old and can be seen from afar.

Located within the cloister, it houses hundreds of Buddha relics. Next to it is a smaller, architecturally significant viharn from the Ayutthaya period, featuring a gently curved, ship-shaped base. A museum displays Buddha statues, porcelain, rare artifacts, and other objects, as well as stories about the temple's history. Admission is free.

The building is located on Damnoen Kasem Road, Khlong Krachang Subdistrict, Mueang Phetchaburi District, Phetchaburi Province.

This ancient temple is an important religious center of the province. Its sacred five-pointed prang is visible from afar.

Wat Mahathat Worawihan, Phetchaburi

Address: Damnoen Kasem Road, Khlong Krachang, Mueang Phetchaburi District, Phetchaburi 76000

Opening hours: Open daily from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm

Phone: 087-079-5823, 093-732-7668