8th Apr 17 - Phnom Penh - Royal Palace & National Museum
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| The Royal Palace - where the King now resides again - largely dates from the 19th Century when the French ruled the country. It was a City in itself where many thousands lived. We visited the Throne Hall and the Silver Pagoda - where the floor is made of 5000 solid silver tiles and a golden Buddha with 2086 diamonds. |
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| Stupa - basically memorials to past kings (and concubines) |
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| The most beautiful and exquisite roof detailing |
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| National Museum was built in the completely different 'Khmer' style between 1917-1920. |
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| A statue combining the three Gods - Vishnu, Shiva and Brahma. |
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| Interior courtyard of the National Museum |