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Phnom Penh - History and culture


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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 20 attractions in Phnom Penh

This former torture and detention center is now a museum dedicated to the victims of the Khmer Rouge.

Attraction type: History museum; Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 20 attractions in Phnom Penh

These were the execution grounds for the Khmer Rouge.

Attraction type: Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 20 attractions in Phnom Penh

The Cambodia Cooking Class will be one of the highlights of your trip. Even the kids will loved it, too! Lots of mortar and pestle action to make the curries, then you get to eat your delicious...

Attraction type: Educational site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 20 attractions in Phnom Penh

This beautiful sandstone museum was opened in 1920 and showcases many fine examples of Angkor Wat statuary.

Attraction type: Museum; History museum; Art museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 20 attractions in Phnom Penh

Still the dwelling place of the king, this palace contains the Silver Pagoda, whose floor is made up of 5329 silver tiles, each weighing 1.125 kilograms.

Attraction type: Historic home; Castle
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 20 attractions in Phnom Penh

Bring plenty of small change because beggars are pretty thick on the ground here, even early in the morning. Take it one at a time visiting inside the temple, as there are plenty of small children...

Attraction type: Religious site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 20 attractions in Phnom Penh
Attraction type: Religious site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 20 attractions in Phnom Penh

This obelisk commemorates Cambodia's freedom from France in 1953.

Attraction type: Monument
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 20 attractions in Phnom Penh

The Khmer temples at Angkor is one of the world's most astonishing architectural treasure. Built between the 9th and the 13th century by a succession of 12 Khmer kings, it spans 312 square km (120 sq. miles).

Attraction type: Ancient ruins
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 20 attractions in Phnom Penh

Housed in a 1937 Art Deco building, this market is a city landmark.

Attraction type: Architectural building; Flea/street market; Landmark/point of interest
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #18 of 20 attractions in Phnom Penh
Attraction type: Religious site; Architectural building
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Attraction type: Religious site
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