Banan Temple, Battambang is one of the ancient temples that is visited by the tourists touring Cambodia. The travelers who want to spend some time in ultimate peace can visit the religious place in Banan District. Banan is a district, 25 kilometers from the provincial town of Battambang in Battambang Province which is in the Northwestern part of Cambodia. Banan Temple, Battambang is one of the oldest and historical places located within the Battambang Province.
Banan Temple is considered to be one of the most popular tourist attractions in Battambang. The construction of the temple was started by King Uttak Yeatittya Varman during his reign of 1050-1066 and was finally completed by King Jaya Varman VII during his rule of 1181-1219. The architectural style was adapted from that of 11th and 12th Century.
The beautiful temple is located on the top of a mountain located in Kon Tey 2 commune in Banan District. The mountain is 400 meters high from which the visitors can get a spectacular view of the town and the surrounding area and the nearby Sangker River. Battambang is the second largest city in Cambodia that lies along the riverside of Sangker and is home to many interesting and historical sites and temples.
The mountain on which the Banan Temple in Battambang is located has a green valley where the tourists can get to see Ku Teuk and two other natural wells, known as Bit Meas and Chhung or Chhung Achey.
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