The Ancient Royal Palace in Ayutthaya can now be seen only the
old ruins of the building. It was assumed that it was constructed by
King U - Thong, who founded Ayutthaya when he was at Wiang Lek.
After the capital had been completed in 1353, he moved to the new
Royal Palace at Nong Sa No which is now Wat Phra Si Sanphet. At that
time all pavilions were made from wood. Later on in 1448, King Borom
Trai Lokanat dedicated the Royal Palace for Wat Phra Si Sanphet and
had the new Royal Palace constructed at the north of the Lopburi River.
Several pavilions built inside the Royal Palace which are now known as
"The Ancient Royal Palace", situated next to the northern section of the
city wall with a road passing through Chankasem Palace 2 kilometers
away had been resided by every monarch during the Ayutthaya period.
It is open daily from 8.30- 16.30 hrs. Call 035-242284 for further
information.