Donated by King Boromakot in 1756. This museum declared Government Gazette Fine Arts Department of National Museums on 14 November 1961
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Budhist Temple VR Woramahawihan Mueang Thailand
92 3 ถนน Phutthabucha Alley, Nai Mueang, Mueang Phitsanulok District, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
Phra Buddha Chinnarat National Museum exhibits archaeological finds and art objects which are considered to be valuable in terms of history, archaeology, tradition and culture, ranging from the past to present days of Phitsanulok and nearby provinces.
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These artifacts are derived from the contributors as offerings to Buddha. There are also objects unearthed during the restoration of historical sites in Phitsanulok Province, such as Buddha image, terracotta votive tablet of different eras. Additionally, various lines of porcelain were excavated and displayed, i.e. celadon, bone china, ceramic paint, as well as Benjarong, gold-painted porcelain and cut glass.
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Gps Coordinates / 16.8238266,100.2625181 / 16.8237196,100.2623979 / 16.8238056,100.2621287
Wat Yai ("Big Temple"), is a Buddhist temple (wat) in Phitsanulok Province, Thailand, where it is located on east bank of Nan River, near Naresuan Bridge and opposite Phitsanulok Provincial Hall. It is about 209 miles from Bangkok.
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Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, known among the locals as "Wat Yai", was founded in 1357 by King Lithai of Sukhothai. The temple was built at the same time as Wat Phra Phuttha Chinna Si and Wat Phra Si Satsadaram. During the reign of King Ekathotsarot of Ayutthaya, its Buddha image was gilded and the temple was later developed by King Chulalongkorn and King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Rattanakosin.
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The temple is located at the foot of Naresuan Bridge on the bank of the Nan River. It has an area of 36 rai (1 rai = 1600 m^2). The temple is very famous because of its golden Buddha image called Phra Phuttha Chinnarat, which is considered by some Thais to be the most beautiful Buddha image in the country.
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Gps Coordinates / 16.8236615,100.2620257 / 16.823676,100.2620086 / 16.8239026,100.2620288
The temple is famous for its gold-covered statue of the Buddha, known as Phra Phuttha Chinnarat ("King of Victory"). It is considered one of the most beautiful and the classical magnificent Buddha figures in Thailand and receive the highest worship among Thai people, equivalent to Luang Pho Sothon of Wat Sothonwararam in Chachoengsao Province (not including Emerald Buddha).
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According to the legends, there are still a controversy about the time of casting these statues. Some believed it was in the 10th century. Some said it might be in the 14th century. However, in the northern history (Pong Sawadarn Nuea "northern chronicle") had been registered that.
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The temple's large vihara has an immense main entrance with mother-of-pearl inserts donated by King Boromakot in 1756. Beyond the wihan is a Khmer style prang, the inside of which can be accessed via a stairway. The prang is said to enshrine relics of the Buddha.
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The Phuttha Chinnarat National Museum, located on the temple grounds, exhibits various kinds of ancient objects and art objects which derived from not only excavation in ancient monuments, but also presented by Buddhits to be offering to Buddha. All high value objects reflect the history, archaeology, culture, customs and traditions of Phitsanulok and vicinity towns from the past to present.
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The temple is open daily from 9 am to 4 pm, free of charge.
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