Phananchoeng Temple

Wat Phananchoeng is one of Ayutthaya's most ancient architectural sites, possibly built by the Khmers before Ayutthaya became an empire. The principal image in the main chapel is a highly revered sitting Buddha image in the 'subduing evil posture'. Built in 1325, the image is called 'Phrachao Phananchoeng', from which the temple gets its name.

Phananchoeng Temple is located on the outer bank of the river in the southeast corner of the town, close to the Phom Phet fort. It is easy to get there by ferry from the fort on the opposite bank.

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