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Photo: The Royal Palace near Sisowath Quay
overlooking
the Tonle Sap River
One of the most
famous places of interest in Cambodia, it was built in 1866 by
King Norodom and the Royal Palace is now home to
His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Norodom
Sihanouk, King of Cambodia and Her Majesty Preah
Reach Akka Mohesey Norodom Monineath Sihanouk,
Queen. The Royal Palace consists of a number of
structures set within a pagoda-styled compound.
In awe-inspiring sight, the throne room (the
main building) has a tiered roof topped by a 59
meters tower. This palace is a major landmark in
Phnom Penh.
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