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 by keeweechic
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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 Golden roof by DrewV
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
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
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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 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
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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