Royal Palace, Phnom Penh is one of the best Tourist Attractions of Phnom Penh and possesses phenomenal beauty and splendid architecture. The Royal Palace, Phnom Penh is actually a building complex which houses the regal residences of the Cambodian Kings. In the Khmer language the Royal Palace is called the "Preah Barom Reachea Vaeng Chaktomuk". The Royal Palace, Phnom Penh was built in 1886.
The Royal Palace, Phnom Penh was constructed after King Norodom relocated his capital from Oudong to Phnom Penh in the middle of 1800s. The palace was finally built on the top of an old citadel known as the Banteay Kev. The Royal Palace faces eastwards and is located on the western banks Mekong river which is locally called Chaktomuk.
The Royal Palace, Phnom Penh is clearly divided into three main sections. The northern side having the Silver pagoda, the central part having the Throne Hall and the south western part having the Khemarin palace are the three main spots to visit in the palace complex.
The throne hall must be visited as this the place from where the king's generals and officials performed their duties. Even today various rituals like weddings and coronations take place here. The throne hall is cross shaped and has three spires on top. The travelers can see the bust of ancient Cambodian rulers and the exotic royal throne in the throne hall. Look out for the face of Brahma on the top of the tallest spire atop the throne hall.
The Silver Pagoda is a wonderful temple which is home to bejeweled Buddha statues and lots of national treasure. The tourists visiting the Silver pagoda can see the Maitreya Buddha which has 9584 diamonds encrusted on it and the baccarat Buddha made of crystal. It is said that during the reign of Sihanouk the Siver pagoda was inlaid with more than 5000 silver tiles.
Other significant buildings within the complex of Royal Palace, Phnom Penh include the Khemarin Palace, the Chan Chaya pavilion, the Royal Dining Hall, the theater in the shape of a pavilion and the French building which is presumably a gift from Napoleon III.
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