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Modelled on Angkor Wat's central tower. It was built in 1958 to commemorate the country's independence from France in 1953. It also serves as a memorial to Cambodia's war dead and is sometimes referred as the Victory Monument.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: At the intersection of Norodom and Sihanouk Blvd
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The Independence Monument was inaugurated in 1958 to celebrate Cambodia's independence from foreign rule and now it 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 celebrations and services on holidays such as Independence Day and Constitution Day.
Trespassing onto the monument is illegal (sometimes).
The best view is from across the street.
Updated Mar 19, 2011
Address: At the intersection of Norodom and Sihanouk
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Also known as the Victory Monument, this Vann Molyvann-designed reddish-brown coloured edifice was built in 1958 to celebrate independence from the French and as a memorial to Cambodia's war dead. It stands on the intersection of Norodom Boulevard and Sihanouk Boulevard in the centre of Phnom Penh's largest roundabout. It is in the form of a lotus-shaped stupa, of the style seen at the great Khmer temple at Angkor Wat and other Khmer historical sites.
Written May 2, 2010
Address: At the intersection of Norodom and Sihanouk
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The Independence Monument (Vimean Ekareach) in Phnom Penh is a lotus-shaped stupa. The monument was built in 1958 to commemorate Cambodia's independence from France, which was granted in 1953 following Sihanouk's declaration of a "royal crusade for independence." Today the monument serves as a memorial to Cambodia's war dead. It is located at the intersection of Norodom Boulevard and Sihanouk Boulevard in the center of the city. The monument was designed by the influential Cambodian modern architect, Vann Molyvann, and built in the Angkorian style with five levels decorated by 100 snake heads.
Updated Apr 9, 2009
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The Independence Monument (Vimean Ekareach) was inaugurated on November 9, 1962 to celebrate the independence from the French in 1953, but now also serving as a cenotaph to Cambodia’s war dead. The 20-meter high monument was designed by Cambodian architect, Vann Molyvann, and is shaped in the form of a lotus, which also can be seen at Angkor and other Khmer historical sites.
You are not allowed to enter the monument. At night it is lit with blue, red and white light (the colours of the national flag) and it should be an impressive sight - but I didn’t see it.
There is a big open park at the Independence Monument and it seems to be a popular place among the locals.
Written Dec 26, 2008
Smacked right at the corner of Norodom and Sihanouk Blvd, this piece of landmark is hard to miss. I took a nice picture of this piece but be careful because it is located in the middle of a roundabout.
Written May 28, 2008
Address: At the intersection of Norodom and Sihanouk
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When walking around in the city of Phnom Penh, have a look on the Independence Monument,10 minutes walking behind the Royal Palace.
It is surrounded by very large parcs and fountains and the monument itself is not the most impressive in the city.
I was walking there on the Independence Day ( 9th of November) and there was a ceremony going on. After this you can walk back direction Tonle Sap River towards the Baodhist Institute and the National Assembly.
In the evening there are many foodstands along the sidewalks and many people are sitting down on bambou mats to have a real Kmer snack and they are enjoying the warl evenings.
Written Apr 1, 2008
Address: At the intersection of Norodom and Sihanouk
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This high-profile monument is in the middle of a busy roundabout. Your Tuk-tuk driver should park his vehicle when you're taking picture (accident-prone area, you see). The monument is the centre of activities every November 9 when Cambodians celebrate Independence Day. They have gained their independence from the French on November 9, 1953. It will be nice to go and see it, if you happen to be there on November 9, because a dignitary will put up a ceremonial flame (I can imagine, just like at the opening of the Olympics Games) and it will be decorated with flowers. During the rest of the year, just be careful and take a picture at the roadside because there's really nothing going on.
Updated Jan 25, 2008
Address: At the intersection of Norodom and Sihanouk
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The Independence Monument in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, was built in 1958 following the country's independence from France. It stands on the intersection of Norodom and Sihanouk Boulevards in the centre of the city. It is in the form of a lotus-shaped stupa, of the style seen at the great Khmer temple at Angkor Wat and other Khmer historical sites.
To me, it looks like a huge bamboo shoot from a distance. Heheh!
There were many just-married couples having their photographs taken in the park in front of the monument.
Updated Dec 28, 2006
Address: At the intersection of Norodom and Sihanouk
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Solo , esta el monumento a la Independencia que es una reproduccion de la torre central de Angkor Wat y que se construyo para conmemorar la independencia de Francia en 1953
Alone , it is the Independence Monument that is a reproduction of the central tower in Angkor Wat and it was built to commemorate the the Independence from the French on 1953
Written Feb 11, 2006
Address: At the intersection of Norodom and Sihanouk
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