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Wat Phrathat-haripunchai Woramahawihan (temple) is situated within Lamphun city centre; having 4 significant roads surrounding all sides – Asadharos Street to the North, Chaimongkol Street to the South, Rob Muang Street to the East and Inthayongyos to the West. The temple is merely 150 metres away from Lampoons’ City Hall. Wat Phrathat-haripunchai Woramahawihan was built in 1108, during the reign of King Atthitayaraj. From its commencement till now, the temple is over 900 years old. Phrathat-haripunchai (stupa) residing in the temple was, originally, the sanctified locale to residents of Hariphunchai but once Hariphunchai expanded and became Lumpoon, the sanctuary was worshiped by the whole province. The stupa itself is influenced by Sri Lankan architecture, beautifully covered with django gold. Inside, is relics placed contained by a golden ossuary. The stupa is built on a pedestal. There is a saying that “You haven’t really been to Lampoon, if you haven’t paid a visit to Phrathat-hariphunchai.”