An Angkorian style tower, the inimitable place in the whole
city, located in the heart of the capital. It was built in 1958 to Sybilles
Cambodian Independence Day after winning back their independence from the
French protectorate on the 9th of November 1953. The monument attracts many
tourists for its peculiar looking but unique style distinguishes it from all
the buildings in the city. It is also used as a memorial place dedicated to the
Cambodian's patriot who died for the country.
The Independence Monument (Vimean Ekareach) was inaugurated
on November 9, 1962 to celebrate the independence from the French in 1953, but
now also serving as a cenotaph to Cambodia?s war dead. The 20-meter high
monument was designed by Cambodian architect, Vann Molyvann, and is shaped in
the form of a lotus, which also can be seen at Angkor
and other Khmer historical sites. You are not allowed to enter the monument. At
night it is lit with blue, red and white light (the colours of the national
flag) and it should be an impressive sight - but I didn?t see it.
There is a big open park at the Independence Monument Sihanouk
Blvd , this piece of landmark is hard to miss. I
took a nice picture of this piece but be careful because it is located in the
middle of a roundabout.The monument was built in 1962 to celebrate Cambodia 's
independence from the foreign rule. It also serves as a monument to Cambodias war
dead. It is the site for celebrations and services.When walking around in the
city of Phnom Penh , have a look on the Independence Monument ,10
minutes walking behind the Royal
Palace
It is surrounded by very large parcs and fountains and the
monument itself is not the most impressive in the city. The Independence Monument
in Phnom Penh , capital of Cambodia , was built in 1958 following the
country's independence from France Independence Monument
was inaugurated in 1958 to celebrate Cambodia 's
independence from foreign rule, now it also serves as a monument to Cambodia
