Located beside Wat Mahathat, it was built during the reign of King
Boromrachathirat II (Chao Samphraya) in 1424 at the cremation site of his elder
brothers, where Chao Ai and Chao Yi engaged in single handed combat on
elephant's back (to compete) for the throne, but both were killed. This combat
ground is near Pa Than bridge between Wat Mahathat and Wat Ratchaburana
Two pagodas were built there and only foundation stones remain now.
Wat Ratchaburana has many interesting parts such as the door entrance in front
of the monastery which is the architecture of late Ayutthaya period,Wihara Luang
with narrow rectangular holes instead of windows on the wall of the middle
Ayutthaya period. The main Prang is decorated with figures of garuda,giant,
monkey and lion. In the main prang, two crypts filled with golden royal treasures,
such as Buddha images and votive tablets, were found. These treasures are
exhibited in the Chao Sam Phya National Museum, Ayutthaya