Wat Chulamani () is a
Buddhist temple in Wat Chulamani Village,
Tha Thong Subdistrict,
Mueang Phitsanulok District,
Phitsanulok Province,
Thailand
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Geography
Wat Chulamani is located on the east bank of the
Nan River
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Geography
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History
Wat Chulamani is the oldest standing temple in
Phitsanulok Province. It was built in the
Sukhothai era.
Features
The temple is famous for its elaborate
Khmer style
pagoda
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Chula Manee
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