Royal Palace – Symbol of the Kingdom of Cambodia

The Royal palace was built over hundred years as abuilding serving as the place that houses the royal
means of serving the king, his family and other foreignmemorabilia. Used for royal meetings and receptions is
dignitaries of Cambodia. The three main compounds ofthe Phochani Pavilion which was built in 1912. The
Royal Palace which are divided by walls are namedDamnak Chan which was constructed in 1953 is the
as the Silver Pagoda, Khemarin Palace and Thronevenue for all the administrative offices; however this
Hall. The total area of the palace covers an area ofplace is closed to the public.
174,870 square metres.Within the same large compound of the palace lies the
The primary audience hall of the King, The Throne Hall'Silver Pagoda' which was named after the solid silver
is utilized for official meeting, diplomatic meetings andfloor tiles that decorate building of the temple. The
coronations. It was the second building to be built in thisSilver Pagoda complex consists of the temple Wat
complex. Sometimes called the 'Moonlight Pavilion' ThePreah Keo Morokat and other structures such as a
Chanchhaya Pavilion, is the place of the royal dancerslibrary, shrines stupas, monuments, minor buildings and
and the place to hold state and royal banquets. Horthe other galleries. The general public has the
Samran Phirun is considered as the royal rest houseopportunity of visiting most of the other places in this
and waiting area of the king. Hor Samrith Phimeancomplex except the area of the actual Royal
houses a display of royal ceremonial objects andresidence, the Khemarin Palace.
costumes on the ground floor.Any visitor of the Royal Palace can find
Amongst the Khmer-style buildings stands alone theaccommodation in any Phnom Penh Hotel such as
Napoleon III Pavilion which looks like a European styleRaffles Phnom Penh.