09-24-2019, 03:50 PM
During the 17th and 18th century Ayutthaya was larger than London and Paris combined and was considered the "Venice of The East". The city was known as the centre of trade between local merchants, Europeans and Chinese selling produce and fabrics and weapons. In 1967 the Burmese invaded and conquered the city, destroying many of its towers, temples and monasteries. However, over time many of these structures have been restored. Today, Ayutthaya is one of Thailand's most popular tourist attractions that houses over 400 temples and religious statues including the 42 metre long reclining Buddha. There is also a 19m golden Buddha within the complex as well as are also hundreds of headless statue's which gives off an eerie atmosphere.