Wat Mahathat is the main temple complex in the ancient city of Sukhothai, the former capital of the kingdom of the same name. Translated name of the temple means "a great relic", that is the name are the most important temples of Thailand. It was at Wat Mahathat laid the foundation for the Thai government structure.

According to historians, Wat Mahathat was established in the XIII century and renovated in the late XIV century. It was built in line with the Indian concept of the mandala as a symbol of the structure of the universe.

The scale of the temple also point to its high national importance: it consists of one main viharn (buildings for prayers and ceremonies), ubosot (space for private religious ceremonies), as well as 10 additional buildings and 200 chedi (stupas). All Wat Mahathat was originally surrounded by walls and a moat, which is typical of the important buildings of Sukhothai.

One of the biggest statues in Wat Mahathat is the golden figure of Buddha in a posture of submission Mary. However, during the reign of King Rama I (late XVIII century), it was moved to Wat Suthat temple in Bangkok and Thepvararam named Phra Si Sakkayyapuni a sign of its miraculous properties.

Despite the fact that the church was badly damaged, Wat Mahathat impressive to this day. Tall columns supporting the roof once the main viharn, creating a feeling of lightness, and the ancient chedi still keep the relics of the Buddha and the power of distinguished monks. Two-preserved statues of Buddha in a temple Mahathat are his trademark.

Although the Wat Mahathat present its own unique style of the Kingdom of Sukhothai in temple architecture traces of the Lanna style and Khmer civilization of Cambodia. Stucco used to decorate buildings and chedi, bears the features of Art Sri Lanka.