Independence Monument — Attraction in Khan Boeng Keng Kang

Every day, November 9, Cambodia always celebrates the Independence Independence Day at the Independence Monument, under the high presidency of the King of Cambodia, His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni, and an invitation from top leaders. Also of the Senate, the National Assembly and the government from the ministries. A large crowd of students, Boy Scouts and Red Cross youths also attended the Independence Monument. Why is Independence Day held at the Independence Monument? When was the monument built? After the full claim of independence from the French colony on November 9, 1953 was established and inaugurated in 1958 under King Norodom Suramarit (1955-1960), King Father Norodom Sihanouk. The monument was erected to symbolize that Cambodia gained independence from France on November 9, 1953 and is a memorial to the dead for the national cause and to celebrate freedom and independence from foreign rule.

The Independence Monument, formerly called the Independence Monument, stands tall in the center of the traffic circle between Norodom Boulevard and Sihanouk Avenue in the heart of Phnom Penh. Independence Monument Design (designed) by the famous Khmer architect Vann Molyvann, 20 meters high, five stories in the shape of a flower-shaped mahogany pattern decorated with 100 heads (1) Floor 20, 1 corner 5) that clearly reflects the style (style) of the tower of Angkor Wat. As for the monument builder Vann Molyvann's design, Mr. Teng Voeut is a famous architect. Of the hundred serpents, some documents explain that the number of years under which Cambodia was under French colonialism was nearly a century (1 century, 100 years): 90 (11 August 1863-9 November 1953). At the end of 2007, Phnom Penh Capital Hall renovated the Independence Monument a little bit more attractive, such as lighting nightly lights and a colorful water park around the corner. It costs around 500 million riels. With deteriorating conditions and sometimes falling pieces of concrete, worrying at some point in time. In 2012, the Royal Government of Cambodia also decided to renovate and renovate for the second time, with the cost of $ 800,000 up to over one million dollars being repaired before Independence Day. The five-story monument, made up of 100 serpent-like dragons, is another highlight of the afternoon, as the sun sets (casts a shadow) over the sculptures, revealing the play. The style shade and the whole Monument shine. Have a best journey...

When you see Independence Monument you will get a sense that you are in Cambodia -- not like seeing Angkor Wat, of course, but of a similar order because of the architectural design. Most tourists will see the Monument on a ride around the city in a tuk tuk or bus, but if you are the walking type, it's worth the time and trouble to take a walk around the general area (and that is what this review will cover). When I was in Pnom Penh I stay near Independence Monument and pass it all the time on the way to other places. Sometimes on Sundays I walk along Preah Sihanouk Blvd, towards the river, past Sihanouk's statue, through Wat Botum park, past the Royal Palace to Preah Sisowath Quay and along the river. The thing is that the general area is open park and walking space that is usually empty and is easy to stroll through with plenty of photo ops, if that is what you are into. You can start a walking tour at Independence Monument and head in any number of directions. East towards the river is the most obvious, but just west is Wat Langka, and a little northeast is Wat Botum. They are all easy to find on a map or with GPS.

I prefer Independence Monument at night when the fountains around it are working. They are lit up with changing colored lights which is a bit schlocky, but good for the camera.

The Monument is in the center of a traffic circle and it can be a bit tricky to get across to it if you are unfamiliar with Cambodian traffic habits. If you wait for the traffic to stop or thin you will be waiting until next year. You have to realize that car drivers and motorbike riders are aware of you and will try to avoid you when you cross a road. Motorbikes are more agile than cars, but they will all take account of you as they negotiate their passage. That means that stepping in front of a car in heavy traffic is a bad idea, but motorbikes can swerve around you. Some cars will stop or slow to let you cross. It's very much a give-and-take thing. Just always be aware of what is heading in...

The outstanding Independence Monument is one of Phnom Penh's most prominent landmarks and is a must-see attraction. Because of its architecture, it appears to defy time as well as the way it stands serenely, unaffected by the chaos that has engulfed Cambodia since it was completed in 1979.. The Independence Monument, which stands at the intersection of Norodom and Sihanouk Boulevards in Phnom Penh, commemorates the country's independence. Reinforced concrete was used in the construction of this magnificent reinterpretation of ancient Khmer architecture, which was completed using modern construction techniques. It incorporates the complex proportions and decorative elements that are inherent to Khmer tradition, while transcending these sources of inspiration to create a completely new work of art from scratch. This is why it continues to stand out as a genuine work of art to this day. A patch of grass at the intersection of Sihanouk and Norodom Boulevards serves as the site of Phnom Penh's Independence Monument, which was constructed in 1953 to commemorate Cambodia's independence from French colonial rule. The sandstone structure, which is intricately decorated with nagas, is meant to represent an Angkorian temple (multi-headed snakes). Not only does the monument commemorate the nation's independence, but it has also been designated as a memorial to the Cambodian war dead. Walking distance from the monument is the lush green stretch of Wat Botum Park, where you'll find the Cambodia-Vietnam Friendship Monument, which was constructed in 1979 following the defeat of the Khmer Rouge by...