Statue of King Father Norodom Sihanouk
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Pietro M
Phnom Penh, Cambodia110 contributions
Jun 2022 • Solo
It's part of the strip that contains the Independence monument. It's certainly pretty during the evening with the lights shining around the city, but it's not a very accessible area given the amount of traffic around it. I wouldn't go here for the statue but rather the opportunity to walk around a bit without the hustle and bustle of Phnom Penh streets. Although in my opinion Wat Phnom or Riverside have more accessible walking areas.
Written 22 June 2022
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Sherpa591575
Phnom Penh, Cambodia147 contributions
Dec 2019
The King Norodom Sihanouk Memorial
The bronze statue of the King is housed in a 27 meter high stupa located in the park sandwiched between Sihanouk Blvd. & Suramarit Blvd. street 268, a very short distance from the Independence Monument. He died in China October 2012. This is an important monument reflecting so much that he did for Cambodia. A major achievement being liberating the country on the 9th November 1953 from France. Up to then, Cambodia had been a French Protectorate since 1867.
The memorial can easily be seen from the streets but for a close-up view, to read the inscriptions & get photographs, one would need to cross (very carefully) the busy roads, to enter the park.
I am showing images taken during the daytime & at night when the memorial is thoughtfully illuminated.
Sihanouk Blvd. is a very busy thoroughfare with shops, banks & restaurants close by.
The bronze statue of the King is housed in a 27 meter high stupa located in the park sandwiched between Sihanouk Blvd. & Suramarit Blvd. street 268, a very short distance from the Independence Monument. He died in China October 2012. This is an important monument reflecting so much that he did for Cambodia. A major achievement being liberating the country on the 9th November 1953 from France. Up to then, Cambodia had been a French Protectorate since 1867.
The memorial can easily be seen from the streets but for a close-up view, to read the inscriptions & get photographs, one would need to cross (very carefully) the busy roads, to enter the park.
I am showing images taken during the daytime & at night when the memorial is thoughtfully illuminated.
Sihanouk Blvd. is a very busy thoroughfare with shops, banks & restaurants close by.
Written 15 August 2020
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amanda5805
Duncan, Canada4,975 contributions
Dec 2019
The Statue of King Father Norodom Sihanouk is a large Bronze Memorial. It is located in the Independent Square in the centre of Phnom Penh. Norodom Sihanouk was head of state of Cambodia numerous times. The statue is dedicated to the accomplishment from Sihanouk on liberating the country from French Protectorate. on November 9/53.
It is a great location for a walk. Many locals were there in the early evening playing games, doing a large group tai chi and just enjoying the area. We probably only spent 5 mins at the statue but it was just the start of the amazing time we had in the area.
It is a great location for a walk. Many locals were there in the early evening playing games, doing a large group tai chi and just enjoying the area. We probably only spent 5 mins at the statue but it was just the start of the amazing time we had in the area.
Written 24 May 2020
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Gordon S
Guelph, Canada701 contributions
Feb 2020
Visited the Sihanouk stature as it was beside the Independence Monument. The stature had no significance to me, thus my lack of interest in it. The gardens were of more interest to me.
Written 27 March 2020
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sohjimguan
Klang, Malaysia47 contributions
Feb 2020
It is a giant statue of the late king located in the heart of Phnom Penh. It is a great place to come in the evening for a short stroll and photo ops. The square in located in the middle of 2 busy streets so getting to it is a bit nightmare with no pedestrian crossings. But take your time and you will find openings in traffic that will allow you to cross. Around the square are various restaurants so you can have your dinner nearby after your evening stroll.
Written 2 March 2020
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Deanosaur89
Edmonton, Canada2,047 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
This is a statue in the middle of the boulevard and near the independence monument. If you are in the area it is worth seeing, but be warned that there is not much shade in the area and lots of traffic.
Written 22 February 2020
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CaneloLeche
Australia275 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Again you won’t be spending loads of time here but it is worth seeing. I actually quite like the design.
Written 27 January 2020
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Jérôme L
Phnom Penh, Cambodia8 contributions
Jan 2020
The Statue of the Father King is the opportunity to get some history about the country the city and to feel the local vibrant atmosphere of the city in the best garden of the capital.
Written 22 January 2020
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Travis S
142 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
If you're nearby, this is a great place for a stroll and to look at the statue. You can also check out other attractions nearby. Not worth going out of your way for.
Written 21 January 2020
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Lina Maharani
Yogyakarta Region, Indonesia12 contributions
Aug 2019
If you didn't have enough time for visiting famous Phnom Penh touristy area like Tuol Sleng or Killing Museum, maybe this landscape are quite good for stop. Just walk around the Royal Palace to Preach Suramit Blvd and you can found this vast park with some trees and this statue in the middle. Better if you get here in the aftrenoon or night time b'cos it's really hot in the day time.
Written 31 December 2019
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