Wat Phukhaothong, Ayutthaya Historical Park, Ayutthaya

Wat Phukhaothong, Ayutthaya Historical Park, Ayutthaya Wat Phukhaothong was built by King Ramesuan, the son of King U-Thong in 1387 A.D. The stupa was built in 1569 A.D. by the Burmese king, King Burengnong, to commemorate his victory over Ayutthaya. The stupa was rebuilt by King Naresuan the Great in commemoration his victory over the Burmese army. The stupa was restored and restyle by King Borom Kot. Thus, it bears all at once two styles of architecture, namely Burmese (Mon) style from the base up to the balustrade and Thai style has twelve indented corners from the balustrade to the finial. So, the stupa body was the Ayutthaya style in order to symbolize the victory of Thais over the Burma. The Equestrian Statue of King Naresuan the Great was built in front of the stupa to honor him where he has a victory over the Burma.