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by keeweechic Wat Botum (aka Temple of the Lotus Blossoms) is the centre of the Thammayut (royalist) sect of Buddhism in Cambodia, which has been revived since Sihanouk returned. More than 150 monks were ordained here in 1992 and about 85 monks still reside at Wat Boum. The Chan Chaya Pavilion was created especially for performances of classical Cambodian dance. The Pavilion also acts as a front gate to the Royal Palace and a public events stage. Above the pavilion is a large portrait of King Sihanouk. Leave a Comment
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by keeweechic The Royal Palace overlooks the river and is the Royal Palace is the official residence of King Norodom Sihanouk. On the compound of the Royal Palace are many buildings ? most of which were constructed in the 20th century but are in the designs of the Traditional Khmer monumental and religious architecture. Leave a Comment
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 Golden roof by DrewV Not pictured here (although I admit that it should have been) is the bizarre villa that sits in the middle of the palace complex. Built for Napolean III, he gave the very French building to the king of Cambodia as a "Thank you for letting us colonize you" gift. Sihanouk, former king and one of the most controversial figures in Cambodian politics, said once that it was terrible to be colonized, but if you had to, it's best to be colonized by gourmets. I can't really argue with that, other than by pointing out France's abyssmal colonial record. Not that I should talk. Belgium was the worst colonial poewr ever, and America's former colonies (the Philippines and Liberia) aren't exactly paradises.
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 The Royal Palace of Cambodia by DrewV After visiting sites of such tragedy, a visitor to Phnom Penh needs to experience the far more cheerful Royal Palace, as much to calm his/her soul as to see the beauties that Khmer civilization has created. Cambodia has been, and still is, a kingdom. While the "democratic" government of Hun Sen rules the country, King Norodom still lives in the Royal Palace and influences the government through his own political supporters. His home is simply gorgeous. An aggregation of several glorious golden-roofed Khmer palaces and pavilions, the Palace sings to the glories of a civilization that produced the vast temples of Angkor.
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 Lovely Khmer roofs at the Royal Palace by DrewV The various buildings in the palace are all lovely, with their golden roofs (such as these) gleaming in the sunshine. Each roof is intricately carved, displaying many of the same artistic touches that grace the great temples at Angkor.
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by keeweechic Some of the most important buildings on the complex are the Silver Palace and the Throne Hall. When I was there, we were supposed to visit the Palace but there was an attack on a crowd with grenades that morning and an attempt on one of the Ministers life. His body guard was killed protecting him. I believe the Palace is not now open to the public. Leave a Comment
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You really shouldn't miss this, it is just beautiful. The Royal palace was built in 1866, and the silver pagoda built at the end of the 19th century and renovated in 1962. I took heaps of photos here. It takes a while to walk around. It is only open from 7.30 to 11.00am and 2.00 to 5.00pm. Admission is $6.50 and includes booklets.
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 Inside the grounds of the Royal Palace, Phnom Penh by kelnsha, 4 more photos It is a striking structure near the riverfront, bearing a remarkable likeness to its counterpart in Bangkok. It stands on the site of the former citadel, Banteay Kev and looks out on to Samdech Sothearos Blvd between street 184 and street 240. Visitors are only allowed to visit the palace's Silver Pagoda and its surrounding compound. It is an extra USD2 to take in a camera and USD5 for a video camera. However, photography is not permitted inside the pagoda itself. Leave a Comment Phone: NilDirections: Along Samdech Sothearos Blvd and between street 184 and street 240Website: Nil Other Contact: Nil
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by iwys The palace is beautiful, but not that old. It was built from 1911 onwards on the site of a late nineteenth century citadel. The Silver Pagoda was built as recently as 1962. In the 1970s the palace was looted and badly damaged, but since the return of King Norodom Sihanouk to the palace in 1991, it ha been restored to pristine condtion. The Silver Pagoda is covered with thousands of silver tiles and inside the main temple is a solid gold, standing statue of Buddha, weighing 75kilograms. Admission to the Royal Palace is $3 plus $2 for a camera. Then you find it is forbidden to take photographs inside any of the buildings! Leave a Comment
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This was once a small town called Banteay Kev was built in 1813. Since King Sihanouk's return to Cambodia, visitors are only allowed to visit the palace's Silver pagoda and its surrounding compound. The silver pagoda is often called the Pagoda of the Emerald Buddha or Wat Preah Kaeo after the statue housed there. King Norodom originally built the wooden temple in 1892 and inside; its floor comprised of more than 5000 silver blocks. Very cooling to walk on it. Opening Hours: 7.30am - 11.00pm, 2.00pm - 5.00 pm. Entry Fees: US$3.00p/p, camera $2.00, video camera $5.00. (Do not pay for the camera as you will not be able to take photo inside the palace only on the ground). Leave a Comment
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