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San Thong Thong Temple (Wat Sao Thong Thong) is one of the oldest temples in Lopburi province. But unlike other temples-sights of the city, this is not just a historical and sacred place, but also a functioning temple. Another feature of it is that in its architecture one can distinguish the style of architecture of Western temples. Presumably, this happened due to the fact that it was originally built by King Narai the Great as a church for Christian messengers. There is another version: That it was originally a mosque at all. And much later it was transformed into a Buddhist temple. In 1927, the temple was restored after a fire, as a result of which its original appearance has changed significantly.
The temple houses a large Ayutthaya-style statue of a seated Buddha, and various Lopburi-style Buddha images can be found on the surrounding walls. Also on the territory there is a low snow-white stupa.
We will not say that this temple is definitely and definitely worth a visit while walking around Lopburi. But if you are walking in this part of the city, for example, to visit the Palace of ambassadors of Ban Chao Wichayen, then you can go to this temple, because it is only a couple of minutes on foot.
🕐 Working hours
From 08:30 to 16:30.
💵Entrance fee / ticket price
Free of charge.
🚶 How to get there
The temple is located on the outskirts of the old town of Lopburi (Sao Thong Thong on the map). It will not be difficult to get here on foot from anywhere in the old town of Lopburi.
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