Foto: The Royal Palace (bron: Ronald van der Veer)
Cambodia - In the afternoon, we first visit the Wat Phnom temple. The city gets its name from this temple. Inside the temple is a colorful collection of Buddha statues. Around the temple, many (a bit too many) people bother us asking for money. Phnom Penh remains a city full of contradictions. We take the bus to the Royal Palace. The palace is located in the city center and is surrounded by a high wall. Upon entering, it is immediately noticeable that everything is neatly maintained. The whitewashed Throne Hall catches the eye with its 59-meter-high tower. The Throne Hall is used for coronations and official visits. Next to the Throne Hall stands the Napoleon Pavilion. This building stands out a bit compared to the others. The cast-iron building is a gift from the French. We continue walking through the northern gate to the courtyard of the Silver Pagoda. This pagoda owes its name to the more than 5,000 silver tiles on the floor. However, most of the floor is covered with carpet to protect the silver tiles. In the middle of the temple is the emerald-green Buddha statue about 50 centimeters high. There is also a life-sized golden Buddha statue decorated with diamonds. The entire palace is full of splendor and grandeur.
Choeung Ek The Killing Fields
Cambodia - Choeung Ek, also known as the Killing Fields, is an agricultural area about 17 km south of Phnom Penh in an orchard. Prisoners from Tuol Sleng were brought here and killed. To save bullets, the Khmer Rouge killed children by slamming them against trees ...
The Ancient Temples of Angkor Wat
Cambodia - We get out at the most famous temple, Angkor Wat. The temple is most beautiful to visit in the afternoon due to the setting sun. Angkor Wat is remarkable because of its spectacular architectural design. We walk over the stone entrance bridge across the ...