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Considered the center of Phnom Penh, the independence Monument is iconic. It's te city's heartbeat- people exercise, dance, relax or shop.
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The Independence Monument was built to commemorate Cambodia's complete independence from French colonial rule on November 9, 1953. Located at the intersection of Norodom Avenue and Sihanoukville Avenue, in the center of Merdeka Square. The monument was designed by the famous Cambodian designer Van Moniwang. It was completed in March 1958. It is 37 meters high and has 7 floors. There are 100 seven-headed snake gods (the cultural symbol of Cambodia) on the monument. Bud-shaped, beautiful and spectacular. Every year on National Day, the King of Cambodia or the representative of the King will hold a grand celebration here, which is very memorable.
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Considered the center of Phnom Penh, the independence Monument is iconic. It's te city's heartbeat- people exercise, dance, relax or shop.
The Independence Monument is a monument in Phnom Penh at the intersection of Norodom Avenue and Sihanouk Avenue. The monument was built in March 1958 to commemorate Cambodia's independence from France in 1953.
The Independence Monument was built to commemorate Cambodia's liberation from French colonial rule on November 9, 1953. It was completed in March 1958, 37 meters high, 7 floors, with 100 snake gods (Cambodian cultural symbol). At the Independence Festival, the Cambodian King or King's representative held a grand celebration here. Visiting foreign heads of state also come here to lay wreaths.
love this view on my house. I look at the independence monument every single day.
Haha, the goal of this tour has been achieved ～ Good night view 👌