PHNOM PENH
The capital of Cambodia was created in 1431 by the King Pohneayat after leaving the Angkor town. Phnom Penh is conveniently located on the banks where four rivers mee, the upper Mekong, lower Mekong, the Tonle Sap and the Bassac converge; a location Known to Cambodian as Chatomuk, or four faces. Phnom Penh means Hill(Phnom) of lady Penh , who founded it in 1372. The first establishment did not last long, the capital moved from one place to another.
The Capital Phnom Penh was sixth after Nokor Phnom, Angkor, Longvek, Srey Sunthor and Oudong. At the end of 19th century the capital moved to Phnom Penh again and still remain the same up to the present time. Covers an area of 41square kilometers, Phnom Penh is a major political, conomic, cultural, communication and tourism center for home and world service. Phnom Penh's era of modern development and planning took place after independence in 1953, with the addition of three lined avenues, gardens with fountains and several distinctive monuments reflecting the city's new found sense of freedom. Modern day Phnom Penh is a bustling city and one can see scaffolding rising all over as demand for new housing and office space keeps growing. It therefore comes as no surprise to discover that Phnom Penh is a charming mix of ancient monuments and modern landmarks. It is interesting to note that only about 10 percent (1 million) of Cambodian live in this city.
Royal Palace
Built in 1866 by King Norodom,the Royal Palace is now home to His Majesty preah Bat Samdech Preah Norodom Sihanouk is the King of Cambodia. And Her Majesty Preah Reach Akka Mohesey Norodom Monineath Sihanouk is the Queen. The Palace is actually a number of structure within a pagoda style compound. An awe-inspiring sight, the throne room, or the main building has a tiered roof topped by a 59m tower.
Silver Pagoda
Located within the Roval Palace compound, the Silver Pagoda is so named because of its floor, which is made up of 5,000 silver tiles. The treasures are a solid gold Buddha encrusted with 9,584 diamonds and weighing 90kilos and a small 17th century emerald and baccarat crystal Buddha.
National Museum
It houses of Khmer art, especially sculptures, from different periods of Cambodian history, 19th century dance costumes, royal barges and palanquins. On display inside are more than 5,000 works of art.
Wat Phnom
Wat Phnom Temple is a symbol of the Phnom Penh Capital which was built in 1434 to house the sacredrelics. Today Wat Phnom remains the highest artificial hill in Phnom Penh and center of many forms of leisure activities.
Independence Monument
It commemorates the end of Cambodia's rule by France in 1953. The Naga (total 100) or snake motif is one which can be seen in historic, cultural and modern day business contexts, as a symbol of the country. It's also used to commemorate to the soul of fallen combatants who laid down their lives for freedom of the country.