Gather all the miniatures of famous historical buildings and structures, former capital Ou Dong, Royal palace, National Museum, Wat Phnom, Phsar Thmey, 12th century Kompong Kdey Bridge, 16th century reclining Buddha, Independent Monument and more...
The palace building and Silver Pagoda are located within the same walled grounds on Sothearos just off the riverfront. Marking the approach, the high yellow wall and spired Chan Chaya Pavilion are the most prominent features from the street. The Royal Palace was built in 1866 under French protectorate and King Norodom, though many of the buildings in the complex were added over the following decades.
The Silver pagoda (Wat Preah Keo Morokat) is the city's most often visited pagoda because of its display priceless historical objects. It draws its name from the over 5000 silver tiles which cover the floor of the vihear. The vihear serves less as a functioning temple than a repository for cultural treasures such as the Emarald Buddha, innumerable Buddha statues, a Royal Litter and other objects. Rarely seen in Cambodian pagodas, turn of the century paintings of the Ramayana epic adorn the outer wall.
Situated in Ponhea Leu District, Kandal Province , 45km North of Phnom Penh.Phnom Oudong can be reach via Road # 5.Phnom Oudong is rich in cultural patrimonies and was the capital city from 1618 -1866.
One of Cambodia 's most important religion ceremonies of the year was held on 19 th December 2002 when the new stupa of Phnom Preah Trap (Phnom Atharrus) was inaugurated, His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Norodom Sihanouk, Kind of Cambodia, and her Majesty Reach Akha Mohesey Norodom Moninieath Sihanouk, Queen of Cambodia, presided over the ceremony, placing a relic of Lord Buddha in the new stupa at Oudong ancient capital city of Cambodia.
The distinctive rust-red National Museum next to the Royal palace displays over 5000 objects including Angkorian era statues, lingas and artifacts, there is also a good collection of pieces from later period. Visiting the museum after rather than before a trip to Angkor helps lend context to the Angkorian artifacts. The museum building was dedicated by King Sisowath in 1920.
It is located in Phnom Penh . A small hill crowned by an active Wat (pagoda) marks the legendary founding place of Phnom Penh . The legend of the founding of Wat Phnom is tied to the beginnings of Phnom Penh . Legend has it that in 1372 Lady Penh (Yea Penh) fished a floating Koki tree out of the river. Inside the Koki tree were four Buddha statues. She built a hill (Phnom means hill) and a small temple (Wat) at what is now the site of what is now known as Wat Phnom. Later, the surrounding area became known after the hill (Phnom) and its creator (Penh), hence ' Phnom Penh '. The current temple was rebuilt in 1926.The large stupa contains the remains of king Ponhea Yat (1405-1467) who moved the Khmer capital from Angkor to Phnom Penh in 1422. Look for the altar of Lady Penh between the large stupa and the Vihear. She is said to be of particular help to women.
Located in Phnom Penh . This unique, art-deco building is Phnom Penh landmark. Prior to 1935 the area was a lack that received the runoff during the rainy season. The lack was drained and the market constructed in 1935-37. Now it is a center business in Phnom Penh . Penh. Phsar Thmei means new market but central market has caught in English.
Located in Siem Reap in Kompong Kdei district. This bridge was built by King Surjavarman who built Angkor temple in 12 th century .The longer of the haft real one is 40 meters.
Located in Siem Reap near the Bayon Temple and behind the Baphuon Temple . The reclining Buddha was built in 16 th century . The longer of the haft real one is 30 maters.
The Independence Monument (Vimean Ekareach ) was inaugurated in 1958 to celebrate Cambodia 's independence from foreign rule. It now also serves as a monument to Cambodia 's war dead. At night the monument is illuminated by red, blue, and white floodlights(the colors of the Cambodian flag ). It is the site of celebration and services on holidays such as Independence Day and Constitution Day.
Located in Siem Reap Provvince (Angkor Wat), a long the Airport Road # 6, Khum Svay Dang Kum, Krus Village, Cambodia. (www.cambodianculturalvillage.com ,ccv@online.com.kh ,Tel: 855-63 963 836 , Fax: 855-63 963 836)