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ROYAL PALACE - The Throne Hall
The grand Throne Hall, the largest gilded edifice in the country, is...
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This Throne Hall is the 2nd to be built
on this site. The first one was constructed of wood in 1869-1870 under King...
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Three spires
Although I didn’t take the time to go inside, apparently, there are 2...
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Closeup
The cross-shaped building is 30x60m & crowned with three spires....
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Damnak Chan
currently houses the administrative offices of the Royal Palace. Original...
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The Napoleon III Pavilion
At first glance the Napoleon III Pavilion seems almost out-of-place, sitting...
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Phochani Pavilion
is the Royal banquet hall. Originally constructed as a classical dance...
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Chanchhaya Pavilion (1913-14)
aka "Moonlight Pavilion", is an open-air pavilion that was originally...
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Hor Samran Phirun?
There seems to be four small structures that look like this. One is “Hor...
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Hor Samrith Phimean
There are also 2 similar small buildings like this on each side of the Throne...
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One of the "Hors"
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Another angle.
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Closeup of the gables
and celestial roof supports.
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The Khemarin Palace,
the residence of the current King of Cambodia, is located in the SW corner of...
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Unidentified building.
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Royal Palace/Silver Pagoda
compound map.
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SILVER PAGODA
The Silver Pagoda's proper name is Wat Preah Keo Morokat, which means...
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Side view
showing the garudas on the roof & the celectial roof supports.
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Part of the courtyard
The pagoda compound has several structures & gardens, including...
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Elephant statues
near the old Royal elephant stables. The temple building, library...
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Inside the pagoda
The floor was covered with 5,329 handcrafted silver tiles weighing...
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Wall relief of the gods churning the sea
The temple is where the King meets with monks to listen to their...
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Inside one of the galleries,
this one with elephant howdah (seat) displays.
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The Royal ceremonial litter & throne
of heavy gilded wood, is over two metres long & required 12 men to...
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Howdahs (elephant seats)
The temple isn’t really a functioning temple but is mainly a...
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