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Royal PalacevsNational Museum
Both Royal Palace and National Museum are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, National Museum scores significantly higher than Royal Palace. National Museum comes in at 97 with recommendations from 6 sources like Frommer's, Travel + Leisure and Fodor's.
Royal Palace
Frommer's
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
Sothearos, between Street 240 & 184, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Frommer's "Don't miss this glittery downtown campus, the ostentatious jewel in the crown of Cambodia's monarchy." Full review
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Just inside the door, don't miss an original by Cézanne that has suffered terrible water damage and hangs in a ratty frame
Fodor's "A walled complex that covers several blocks near the river, the official residence of current King Preah Norodom Sihamoni." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"With its classic Khmer roofs and ornate gilding, the Royal Palace dominates the diminutive skyline of Phnom Penh." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Constructed in 1866... with elegant spires, golden roofs, and eaves held up by mythical figures." Full review
Afar Magazine "Unlike some of the other places you will visit throughout Asia, the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh actually has a King living in it." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Royal Palace gives you a chance to feel the upper-classed atmosphere in Phnom Penh - the capital city of Cambodia." Full review
National Museum
Concierge Frommer's Fodor's Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide
13th St., Between 178th and 184th Sts., Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Concierge "The fetching National Museum of Cambodia is an ideal adjunct to the monumental ruins of Angkor."
Frommer's "This important storehouse holds artifacts and statuary from all regions of Cambodia and is housed in a beautiful building." Full review
Fodor's "Within this splendid, Khmer-style rust-red landmark, next to the Royal Palace, lie many archaeological treasures." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The museum is home to the world’s finest collection of Khmer sculpture – a millennium’s worth and more of masterful Khmer design." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Don't miss the dazzling array of Khmer relics housed in this Phnom Penh museum." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The Cambodia National Museum houses over 2,000 major works of art from all over the country, dating from Prehistory to the 19C, including statues, sculpted lintels, headstones and bronze figurines." Full review
