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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
Templs,
Still the dwelling place of the king, this palace contains the Silver Pagoda, Attraction type: Historic home; Castle
This former torture and detention center is now a museum dedicated to the victims of the Khmer Rouge.
Attraction type: History museum; Historic site
Royal Palace, Phnom Penh
Still the dwelling place of the king, this palace contains the Silver Pagoda, whose floor is made up of 5329 silver tiles, each weighing 1.125 kilograms.
Attraction type: Historic home; Castle
The Killing Fields (Choeung Ek), Phnom Penh
These were the execution grounds for the Khmer Rouge.
Attraction type: Historic site
National Museum, Phnom Penh
This beautiful sandstone museum was opened in 1920 and showcases many fine examples of Angkor Wat statuary.
Attraction type: History museum; Art museum
Wat Phnom, Phnom Penh
A standard Southeast Asian temple.
Attraction type: Religious site
Written Jun 17, 2005
Phone: 012 702035
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The Independence Monument was built in 1958 to commemorate Cambodia's independence from France in 1953. It is sometime known as the Victory Monument and wreaths are laid here on national holiday. The monument was designed by Khmer architect Van Molyvann. It consists of five levels adorned by nagas (the mythological, multi-headed snakes).
Written Mar 27, 2005
Address: At the intersection of Norodom and Sihanouk
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Phnom Penh has it's Independence Monument at the intersection of Norodom and Preah Sihanouk Blvd; it was build in 1958.
It is now also a memorial to Cambodia’s war dead and is sometimes known as the Victory Monument.
Wreaths are laid here on national holidays.
Best time to see it is around sunset, when the lights go, the monument looks beautiful with the lights shining on it.
Updated Aug 30, 2004
As the name implies, it is a monument. Or rather, a huge square in the middle of the road.
Nothing fantastic here...
Just something we happened to pass by & everyone wanted a pix, so we took some & moved on...
Updated Mar 1, 2004
Independence Monument commermorateds the end of Cambodia's rule by France in 1953. The naga or snake-motifis one which can be seen in contexts, as a symbol of the country. The distinctive modern Cambodian architectural style of the monument can also be seen at Olympic Stadium and Chatomuk Hall.
Written Feb 25, 2003
Written Apr 29, 2011
Address: At the intersection of Norodom and Sihanouk
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The monument was built in 1962 to celebrate Cambodia's independence from the foreign rule. It also serves as a monument to Cambodias war dead. It is the site for celebrations and services.
Written Apr 5, 2008
Address: At the intersection of Norodom and Sihanouk
Written May 29, 2006
Address: At the intersection of Norodom and Sihanouk
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At the intersection of Norodom and Sihanouk
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