North Gate

Phnom Penh


North gate of the Royal Palace compound.


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This building once housed richly decorated sacred texts written on palm leaves (now moved to the safety of air-conditioned storage).

2. Napoleon III Pavilion

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Check out this curious iron pavilion, located south of the Throne Hall. Given to King Norodom by Napoleon III of France in 1876, it was hardly designed…

3. Bell Tower

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The bell of this tower is rung to order the gates of the Royal Palace compound to be opened or closed.

5. Silver Pagoda

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6. Banquet Hall

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This building was traditionally used for royal dining; today it is used for ceremonial apsara (nymph) dances and training.

7. Royal Treasury

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This small building holds a small exhibition of royal costumes and regalia.

8. Shrine of King Norodom Suramarit

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This is the shrine of King Norodom Suramarit, the father of King Sihanouk who reigned from 1955 to 1960 following his son's abdication from the throne.

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