Phnom-Penh National Museum
February 12, 2016 in Cambodia ⋅ ☀️ 33 °CThis museum has the best display of Khmer statuary, which vital to re-establish their cultural heritage after the atrocities of the 1970s.
This museum has the best display of Khmer statuary, which vital to re-establish their cultural heritage after the atrocities of the 1970s.
Built in the mid 19th century in the classic Khmer style, this palace is the official residence of Cambodia's reigning monarch. The only elected monarch!
The inner compound wall of the palace complex is beautifully decorated with vivid frescoes of scenes from the Reamer - the Khmer version of the Indian epic, Ramayana. They are about 100 years old andRead more
Known locally as Psar Thmei this fabulous Art Deco building was erected by the French in 1937.
Some final views and thoughts before our departure tomorrow.
Back to our friends in Baan Chai Talay for a very relaxing few days after our hectic tour. It's a large complex but is nearly empty.
Stopping over to see the sights and shed some jetlag! Expensive and over the top but I am warming to it. The philosophy seems to be "let's build a 21st century city then see if we can find a use forRead more
Traveler Exhibits range from the prehistoric through the Angkor period to the present day.
Traveler A magnificent statue of the Hindu god Vishnu. It stands nearly 3 metres tall and has a real presence.
Traveler 7th century carving in sandstone of Durham Mahishasuramardini.