ROYAL PALACE
It was mainly built by the French in 1866 on the site of the old town. The entrance is on Samdech Sothearos Blvd via the Pavilion of Dancers. Opposite the entrance are the walls of the royal residence and the stable of the with elephantThe pagoda-style compound was built by the French, and since November 1991, has been home, once again, to Prince Norodom Sihanouk.The main building on the compound is the Throne Room which was built in 1917. It has a tiered roof and a 59 m tower, influenced by Angkor��s Bayon Temple. It was used for coronations and others official occasions such as the reception of foreign ambassadors when they presented their official credentials.
SILVER PAGODA
Formerly a wooden building, was build by King Sihanouk in 1962. The pagoda's steps are Italian marble, and inside, It��s floor is comprised of more than 5,000 silver blocks which together weights nearly 6 tones. In the center of the pagoda is a magnificent 17th Buddha statue made of Baccarat crystal. In front is a 90 kg golden Buddha studded with 9,584 diamonds, dating from 1906.
It was made from the jewelry or King Norodom. |
