Wat Phnom Hill in Phnom Penh lies at the center of the city of Phnom Penh. The hill rises to a height of about 27 meters above the sea level. The top of the hill is the highest point of the city. Wat Phnom Hill in Phnom Penh is a major tourist attraction of Phnom Penh.
According to legends of the land, Wat Phnom Hill in Phnom Penh was founded by lady Penh. She found four Buddha statues in Koki tree which was found floating in the Mekong river. In the year 1372, she made up the hill and also a shrine atop the hill to preserve these invaluable statues. In the year 1434, it was Ponhea Yat who came here and founded the city which owes its name from this very hill.
The shrine of Wat Phnom Hill in Phnom Penh has been reconstructed several times and the present structure was reconstructed in the year 1926.. And each time after its completion, the architectural style surpassed the glory of the previous one. At the shrine you will find the altar of "Yeay Penh," which means grandmother Penh in local language, flanked by the stupa and the Vihear. The grandmother is considered as the potential protective spirit and is highly revered by the local people who is offered their prayers and wishes.
At the stupa of Wat Phnom Hill in Phnom Penh, is also preserved the mortal remains of King Ponhia Yat and other members of the royal family. The stupa preserves the Buddha sattue belonging to Angkorean period.
There is huge clock at the foot of the Wat Phnom Hill in Phnom Penh on its southern side. The clock is illuminated at night and it looks extremely beautiful. This symbol has become one of the landmarks of Phnom Penh.
Being situated in the city center, Wat Phnom Hill in Phnom Penh is easily accessible from all corners of the city. The place is one of the masterpieces of architecture of the Cambodian architecture and the landmark of Phnom Penh. You can avail elephant rides to get to the top of the hill. The place receives maximum people on the night of Vietnamese New Year.
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