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The temple with the largest bronze Buddha in Thailand

Wat Phra Mongkol Bophit (วัดพระมงคลบพิตร) is a famous tourist attraction in Ayutthaya, Thailand, located in Ayutthaya Historical Park. Built in 1357, the temple houses the largest bronze seated Buddha in Thailand. The bronze seated Buddha at Wat Phra Mongkol Bophit is 17 meters high, 9.5 meters wide and weighs 350 tons. The Buddha statue has a kind face and a dignified posture. It is one of the most famous Buddha statues in Thailand. There is a hole on the back of the Buddha statue, which allows you to enter the interior of the statue. Inside the statue, you can see many small Buddha statues, which were placed inside when the statue was cast. Wat Phra Mongkol Bophit is an important Buddhist holy site in Thailand and a witness to Thai history. If you go to Ayutthaya, don't miss this magnificent bronze seated Buddha. #Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand City Attractions #Ayutthaya, Thailand #Wat Phra Mongkol Bophit #Giant Bronze Buddha #Thai Buddhism #History of Thailand
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