Phnom Mondap

Phnom Penh


This artificial hill has a structure containing a bronze footprint of the Buddha from Sri Lanka.


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1. Shrine of Princess Kantha Bopha

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This shrine is dedicated to Kantha Bopha, one of former King Father Sihanouk’s daughters, who died of leukemia when she was just four years old. There are…

2. Silver Pagoda

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Within the Royal Palace compound is this extravagant temple, also known as Wat Preah Keo or Temple of the Emerald Buddha. The Silver Pagoda is so named…

4. 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.

5. Shrine of King Ang Duong

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This striking grey stupa is dedicated to King Ang Duong (r 1845–59) and is guarded by lions and guardian spirits.

6. Mondapa

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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).

7. Ramayana Mural

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The Silver Pagoda complex is enclosed by walls plastered with an extensive and, in parts, spectacular mural depicting the classic Indian epic of the…

8. East Gate

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East gate of the Royal Palace compound.

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