Ayuthaya

Ayuthaya was the capital of Thailand (Siam) from 1357 to 1767, when the Burmese Army finally managed to invade Ayuthaya, in the process destroying most of the temples and beheading Buddhas along the way.

In its heyday, Ayuthaya was the golden city, the stuff of lore where foreigners where impressed with its splendor and where the golden temples gleamed in the sun, blinding visitors and signifying the magnificence of the Thai capital.

Ayuthaya is located about 90 kilometers from Bangkok, around 2 hours drive, and could be visited on an extended daytrip. In our case, it was a very quick afternoon trip. But it was worth it.