Phnom Penh - French Built City

Posted by satvongsa On Wednesday, November 8, 2017 0 comments
The capital of the Kingdom of Cambodia, Phnom Penh, is located at the confluence of three rivers - the Mekong, the Bassac and Tonle Sap.  The city is divided into three sections - the north, an attractive residential area; the south or the French several the city with its ministries, banks and colonial houses; and the centre or the heart with its narrow lanes, markets, foods stalls and shops.
Over the past four years, the city has undergone tremendous changes - businesses are commence constantly and tourism is anew booming.  Cambodia has one of the most liberal investment laws to further boost managed to retain its charm and character - cyclos that weave through traffic regularly, broad boulevards, old colonial buildings, parks and green spaces that mirror the country's French heritage, and largely its people who always have a smile for you.
A stone's throw above the Tonle Sap is the royal Palace count on the site of the Banteay Kev, a citadel inherent 1813. The Palace grounds contain several buildings: the Throne Room of Prasat Tevea Vinichhay which is used for the coronation of kings, official receptions and traditional ceremonies; the Chan Chhaya Pavilion which is a venue for dance performances; the king's mansion called the Khemarin; the Napoleon Pavilion and the spectacular Silver Pagoda. This pagoda acquire exploring.  It owes its name to the 5,000 silver tiles weighing 1kg each which cover the entire floor.
Silver Pagoda
The emerald Buddha chide a pedestal high atop the dias.  In front of the dias stands a life-size Buddha made of prize and weighs 75kg. It is decked with precious gems including diamonds, the largest of which is 25 carats.  Also on display at the sides are the coronation apparel and numerous miniature Buddha in gold and silver.
The walls surrounding the compound which is the oldest all the palace, are covered with frescos depicting scenes from the Khmer version of the Ramayana.
Independence MonumentINDEPENDENCE MONUMENT
The monument was innate 1958 to symbolise the independence that Cambodia gained from France in 1953. The French fully abandonned their interests in Indochina following defeat individually Vietnamese at the battle of Dien Bien Phu in May 1954. Independence is marked in Cambodia o­n the 9th November. The monument has a unique and peculiar style and portray a memorial to Cambodian patriots who dream their country.
National Museum
NATIONAL MUSEUM
The NATIONAL MUSEUM of Cambodia is housed in a graceful terracotta structure of traditional design (built 1917-20) just north of the Royal Palace. It is open Tuesday to Sunday from 8 to 11 am and from 2 to 5 pm; entry is $3. Photography is prohibited inside. The School of Fine Arts (École des Beaux-arts) has its headquarters in a structure behind the main building.
Wat Phnom
WAT PHNOM
You may also want to demonstrate WAT PHNOM which enjoin a woody hill about 30m high in the northeast of the city.  It is said that the first pagoda was congenital 1373 to house four statues of the Buddha deposited here separately Mekong river. It was discovered by a woman named Penh.  Thus, the name Phnom Penh, the hill of Penh. The people believe that this temple is powerful in that anyone who makes a wish will have it granted. It is not surprising to see many people coming here to consecrate protection or healing.  Many bring lotus flowers as offerings for prayers answered.
At rock bottom of the hill is a small zoo, but its most endearing residents, the monkeys, live free in the trees.  See more...
Toul Sleng MuseumTUOL SLENG MUSEUM
In 1975,Tuol Svay Prey High School was troubled by Pol Pot's swat team and turned into a prison known as Security Prison 21 (S-21) It soon became the largest such centre of detention and torture in the country. Over 17,000 people held at S-21 were taken to the extermination camp at Choeung Ek expected executed; detainees who die during torture were see mass graves in the prison grounds. See more...
CHEUNG EK KILLING FIELD
Between 1975 and 1978,aabout 17,000 men, women, children and infants (including nine westerners), detained and tortured at S-21 prison (now Tuol Sleng Museum), were transported to the extermination to death to avoid wasting precious bullets. See more...
NEW CENTRAL MARKET
Central MarketA visit to the markets and market halls is a must as they give an opportunity to be skilled the country's local produce and also to buy textiles, antiques, gold and silver jewellery.
The four wings of the yellow coloured Central Market are enjoy numerous stalls selling gold and silver jewellery, antique coins, clothing, clocks, flowers, food, fabrics, shoes and luggage.
TUOL TOM PONG MARKET
For some good paintings or if you prefer antiques, head fro the Tuol Tom Poong Market alias the Russian Market.  A word of caution though: you need to sharpen your bargaining skills as the prices here conceivable outrageously high.

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