Experts' Choice Award Royal Palace
What the experts agree on
This 1866 palace with gleaming golden roofs and mythical-figure eaves dominates Phnom Penh's skyline. Unlike most Asian royal residences, Cambodia's current king actually lives here, making it a uniquely active seat of power rather than just a
“With its classic Khmer roofs and ornate gilding, the Royal Palace dominates the diminutive skyline of Phnom Penh.”
– Lonely Planet
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
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
