Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh, the bustling capital of Cambodia, is located at the intersection of the Mekong and Tonlé Sap rivers. It was a central place for the Khmer Empire and the French colonialists. On the riverside promenade, surrounded by parks, restaurants, and bars, stands the ornate Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda, and the National Museum, which exhibits artifacts from around the country. In the heart of the city is the huge Art Deco-style Central Market.

National Museum of Cambodia

The National Museum of Cambodia in Phnom Penh is the country's largest museum of cultural history and is the leading historical and archaeological museum in Cambodia. It houses one of the world's greatest collections of Khmer cultural artifacts, including sculpture, ceramics, and ethnographic objects from the prehistoric, pre-Angkorian, Angkorian, and post-Angkorian periods.

Royal Palace

The Royal Palace in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, serves as the royal residence of the King of Cambodia. This complex of buildings sits on the western bank of the Tonle Sap River and serves a number of official ceremonies and state functions of the past and present kings of Cambodia. The palace is a symbol of the Kingdom of Cambodia, and a symbol of its sovereignty and traditional architecture.

Wat Phnom

Wat Phnom is a Buddhist temple (wat) located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It was built in 1372 and stands on a hill 27 meters above the ground in the city. It is the tallest religious structure in Phnom Penh. The wat is a prominent landmark and a tourist destination in the city and symbolizes the founding place of Phnom Penh.

Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum

The Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum is a museum in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, chronicling the Cambodian genocide that occurred under the Khmer Rouge regime in the late 1970s. The site is a former high school that was used as a Security Prison 21 (S-21) by the Khmer Rouge regime and serves as a reminder of the atrocities committed. The museum displays photographs, equipment, and rooms used for torture, offering a sobering and educational experience for visitors.

Independence Monument

The Independence Monument in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, was built in 1958 to memorialize Cambodia's independence from France in 1953. The monument stands 20 meters high and is designed in the Angkorian style, with lotus-shaped stupa-like structures that resemble the towers of Angkor Wat. It is located in the heart of Phnom Penh and serves as a national symbol and a site for official ceremonies.