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Royal PalacevsSilver Pagoda
Both are praised by expert reviewers. Overall, Royal Palace scores significantly higher than Silver Pagoda. Royal Palace is ranked #5 in Phnom Penh with positive reviews from 6 sources such as 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
Silver Pagoda Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Within the Royal Palace compound is the extravagant Silver Pagoda, also known as Wat Preah Keo or Temple of the Emerald Buddha." Full review
Lonely Planet "Entrance to the Silver Pagoda."
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Five thousand slabs of silver carpet the floor of the Silver Pagoda, built within the Royal Palace." Full review
