Prasat Nakorn Luang is located in Amphoe Nakorn Luang near River Pa Sak, Phra Nakhon Sri Ayutthaya Province. The word `Nakhon Luang` is derived from `Muang Phra Nakhon Luang` aka `Sriyasothornpura` in Cambodia. The temple`s architectural quality imitated Pra Sat Sila in Kingdom of Cambodia, ordered by King Pra Sat Thong in 1631 after he had occupied the throne for two years. The castle was built near Wat Thep Chandra to celebrate the king`s honor that he could take Cambodia back.The castle used to be kings` rural residence when travelling to praise Buddha footprint in Saraburi and staying over night while going to Lopburi. The Prasat was gorgeously yellow. Then the mondop was built, following by four Buddha footprints inside the castle. Later these building were renovated and noticeably became more like western and Chinese, but the residences next to the castle are ruins. Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn came here to perform the castle opening ceremony in 1995.
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