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Royal Palace, Phnom Penh

Royal Palace, Phnom Penh

Gilded throne halls and the Silver Pagoda by the riverfront.

Photo: Jean-Pierre Dalbéra from Paris, France, CC BY 2.0
The Royal Palace of Cambodia is a complex of buildings which serves as the official royal residence of the King of Cambodia. Its full name in Khmer is the Preah Barom Reacheaveang Chaktomuk Serey Mongkol. The Cambodian monarchs have occupied it since it was built in the 1860s, with a period of absence when the country came into turmoil during and after the rule of the Khmer Rouge.Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Visiting tips

  • Closed at lunchtime; cover shoulders and knees.
  • Best season in Cambodia: November to March.
  • Carry water, sun protection and clothing suitable for religious sites where relevant.

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Where to stay nearby

The most convenient base is Phnom Penh. Recommended areas: Riverside (promenade, bars and Royal Palace views); BKK1 (leafy, cafés and boutique hotels); Daun Penh (central and close to the markets).

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