CAMBODIA ~ Royal Palace - Phnom Penh ~

... Beautiful view of the city’s most iconic landmark and definitely the most popular tourist attraction... this picturesque palace is a mix of Khmer architecture and European designs located near the riverfront... a glimpse of the glorious history and past of Cambodia... with its classic Khmer roofs and ornate gilding, the Royal Palace once dominated the skyline of Phnom Penh... sitting on a platform twenty feet above the grounds, making it an imposing sight... a grand staircase led up to the palace platform... being the official residence of King Sihamoni, parts of the massive palace compound are closed to the public... but still large parts of the grounds and formal gardens can be visit... with a photo of Norodom Monineath Sihanouk, the queen mother in her younger years??😉... Thanks a lot Jobbo!! (✿◠‿◠) (the sound of eating fried Tarantulas makes me shiver😨) But I love to read about local life and habits!👍

© Photo: Kraig Lieb 2008
Cambodia's Royal Palace complex was begun by King Norodom I (ruled 1860-1904) in 1886, when the capital was moved to Phnom. It situated at the Western bank of the cross division of the Tonle Sap River and the Mekong River. The Royal Palace is built on the site of the old citadel and covers an area of 174,870 square metres.

The complex is divided by walls into four main compounds. On the south side is the Silver Pagoda, to the north side is the Khemarin Palace and the central compound contains the Throne Hall and to the west is the private sector or the Inner Court. The buildings of the palace were built gradually over time, and some were dismantled and rebuilt as late as the 1960s. Some older buildings date back to the 19thC.

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The 55th Anniversary of Cambodian-Chinese Friendship
(Issued 14-05-2014)