Wat Phnom, Buddhist temple on artificial hill in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
The temple stands 46 meters tall on an artificial mound, featuring a central altar with a bronze Buddha statue and detailed wall murals.
Lady Penh discovered four bronze Buddha statues in a floating tree in 1372, leading local villagers to construct the first temple on this site.
The temple walls display intricate paintings depicting Buddha's life stories and narratives from Reamker, the Cambodian version of the Ramayana epic.
Visitors must purchase a one-dollar entrance ticket at the eastern staircase and remove their shoes before entering the main worship area.
The remains of King Ponhea Yat, who relocated his empire from Angkor to Phnom Penh in 1422, rest in the largest stupa behind the temple.
Location: Phnom Penh
Inception: 1373
GPS coordinates: 11.57604,104.92307
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:31
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