Royal Palace
About Royal Palace
The Royal Palace was built by the French in 1866 to help move the Cambodian royal court to Phnom Penh. The French influence can mainly be seen in the gardens, although there are some French-style buildings in the complex. The Royal Palace does look quite similar to its namesake in Bangkok. Some of the more important buildings in the complex include the Throne Hall, Chanchhaya Pavilion, and Napoleon III.
The Throne Hall is the primary audience hall of the King and is used for various official events and meetings. The current cement building dates back to 1917 (replacing a 1870 wood version) and measures 30 metres by 60 metres, with a 59 metre high tower that evokes the Bayon. The ceiling frescoes of the Reamker and the thrones are particularly notable.
The Chanchhaya Pavilion dates back to 1913 and serves as a stage for the Royal Dancers as well as a place to hold Royal banquets. The iron Napoleon III Pavilion was used in the inauguration of the Suez Canal and later donated by Napoleon III to King Norodom of Cambodia in 1876.
The Throne Hall is the primary audience hall of the King and is used for various official events and meetings. The current cement building dates back to 1917 (replacing a 1870 wood version) and measures 30 metres by 60 metres, with a 59 metre high tower that evokes the Bayon. The ceiling frescoes of the Reamker and the thrones are particularly notable.
The Chanchhaya Pavilion dates back to 1913 and serves as a stage for the Royal Dancers as well as a place to hold Royal banquets. The iron Napoleon III Pavilion was used in the inauguration of the Suez Canal and later donated by Napoleon III to King Norodom of Cambodia in 1876.
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First To Review:
Jul 1, 2008
Not very authentic, but beautiful spot in a quiet and serene setting
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