St. Joseph's Church
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Rayong1973
Ban Khai, Thailand1,069 contributions
Oct 2018 • Friends
Built during the reign of King Narai in the year 1666 by Lambert de la Motte priest and 2 priests. The missionaries had met with King Narai and asked for a land to build a church and a school. To do religious activities and educating to the children. After has the land, they built a church and a school made from wood called "Khai Nakboon Joseph (Saint Joseph’s camp)".
Written 14 October 2018
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myphotos
Malaysia1,963 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
It was not in our itinerary to this historic city, without further venture into more temples our tour guide asked if we were interested to visit a church, well why not and here we are no regrets what a beautiful church and it history.
There were 2 earlier bishops lay to their rest the church itself. The architecture I called it the Yellow Church were nicely maintained till this day by the residents.
Well worth the visit.
There were 2 earlier bishops lay to their rest the church itself. The architecture I called it the Yellow Church were nicely maintained till this day by the residents.
Well worth the visit.
Written 14 December 2019
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Clare R
Chicago, IL36 contributions
Jul 2014 • Solo
It can be difficult to find- the easiest way is to rent a motorbike or bicycle for the day, and cross over the river. For me the most convenient was to cross over on a little ferry for 4 baht (on the south side of the island, right across from the mini Tesco), then just turn right once you get to the road on the other side. You can stop at a nice big temple along the way (forgot the name), then just continue on another kilometer and turn right onto a side street- there is a big sign facing west that says st. josephs church, but be looking for it. Along that road there are many signs telling you how far away the church is.
Continue down that little road, past the security desk and wa-la, a beautiful church! Definitely worth the visit, and theres even a little prayer garden to the west of it if you want to walk along and think. Church is typically locked- but opens up for an air-conditioned, thai mass at 7:00pm Saturday nights and 9:00am sunday mornings- you can go inside about an hour before if you want to just look around but not attend mass.
truly beautiful traditional old portuguese architecture. The postings in the parking lot give a good history of the place, very interesting.
Afterwards, there is occasionally a night market that pops up along the main road practically accross the street. If you continue down the main road, there are more amazing temples (some even with open back doors if you don't want to pay entrance)
Continue down that little road, past the security desk and wa-la, a beautiful church! Definitely worth the visit, and theres even a little prayer garden to the west of it if you want to walk along and think. Church is typically locked- but opens up for an air-conditioned, thai mass at 7:00pm Saturday nights and 9:00am sunday mornings- you can go inside about an hour before if you want to just look around but not attend mass.
truly beautiful traditional old portuguese architecture. The postings in the parking lot give a good history of the place, very interesting.
Afterwards, there is occasionally a night market that pops up along the main road practically accross the street. If you continue down the main road, there are more amazing temples (some even with open back doors if you don't want to pay entrance)
Written 17 July 2014
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Epic-Traveller
Rushden, UK4,527 contributions
Feb 2019 • Solo
Came here on a tuktuk from Wat Maha That as I wanted to see around the city. At a cost of ฿200 (£4.88) one-way, the tuktuk was probably not worth it as I could’ve walked back to my hotel and got my motorbike.
The building itself is impressive and an information sign near the entrance of the church details times the church has had to be rebuilt for various reasons such as Burmese invasion etc.
The day I came, there was a huge service on so I couldn’t see the inside of the church properly, although I was allowed to enter and stood in the doorway. The church is air conditioned!
If you’re staying near the city centre, it’s about 5 miles away from there so I would recommend driving there on a motorbike or a pushbike unless you don’t mind spending around ฿400 (£9.76) on tuktuks there and back.
The building itself is impressive and an information sign near the entrance of the church details times the church has had to be rebuilt for various reasons such as Burmese invasion etc.
The day I came, there was a huge service on so I couldn’t see the inside of the church properly, although I was allowed to enter and stood in the doorway. The church is air conditioned!
If you’re staying near the city centre, it’s about 5 miles away from there so I would recommend driving there on a motorbike or a pushbike unless you don’t mind spending around ฿400 (£9.76) on tuktuks there and back.
Written 2 February 2019
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Irina V
Bangkok, Thailand111 contributions
Jan 2018 • Friends
Before it was destroyed in 1767 Ayutthaya was one of the biggest cities in Asia, with 1 million people living in the city, including many expats from other countries. St.Joseph holds services for more then 300 years, and is a beautiful and peaceful place, good for visiting not with a group, but as private travellers.
Written 16 January 2018
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Roland D
London, UK1,154 contributions
Feb 2017 • Family
It rather stands out like a sore thumb, architecturally, so you won't miss it. It was not in The Rough Guide so I assumed it would not be open. Worth checking before you set off if interested.
Written 9 February 2017
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Mengxxx
142 contributions
Mar 2016 • Friends
Came across this church after visiting all the ruins of palaces and temples. A change of sight, beautiful old church since 1666. It was also the shelter for the Siamese people during the 2nd ayutthaya- Burmese war
Written 1 March 2016
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jobst56
Hamburg, Germany1,670 contributions
Dec 2015 • Solo
St.Joseph's was founded by French missionaries in the 17th century and later restored. They have regular mass, there's a school with the same name, and a cemetery.
It's just peaceful and quiet by the river.
It's just peaceful and quiet by the river.
Written 3 December 2015
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RaySF
San Francisco, CA811 contributions
Jul 2015 • Friends
Yes, there is a Catholic church and community in this city. There's also a very vibrant school on its grounds. As we visited the church the children were eating lunch. Lots of students. Seems the French missionaries brought Catholicism to Thailand and the king welcomed them. They also assisted in the struggle against the Burmese, who conquered Ayutthaya and destroyed the church. The king helped to rebuild it.
Written 14 July 2015
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Ingeborg56
Oslo, Norway2,396 contributions
Mar 2020
It has a very nice location close to the rivver and it is very wellekept at least from the exterior which we did. It is not very big.
Written 25 March 2020
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Ayutthaya liegt an Land und es gibt keine Fähre.
Written 3 February 2019
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