This is a first class royal monastery. The temple houses Phra Pathom Chedi , the largest pagoda in Thailand. Phra Pathom Chedi is the official provincial symbol of Nakhon Pathom. In the temple, there are various interesting historical items, including the Phra Ruang Rodjanarith (พระร่วงโรจนฤทธิ์), an image of Buddha bestowing pargon, is enshrith in a vihara located to the North and in front of Phara Pathom Chedi. Wat Phra Pathom Chedi Museum (พิพิธภัณฑ์วัดพระปฐมเจดีย์) is located at a lower level in the east of the church. Then there is the National Museum of Phra Pathom Chedi (พิพิธภัณฑ์สถานแห่งชาติพระปฐมเจดีย์) is located to the south of the Pathom Chedi compound.