Phnom Penh - Cambodia Capital of Kings & History

The Royal Palace is Phnom Penh most iconic landmark, an outstanding example of Khmer architecture serving as the official residence of the Cambodian king.

Tuol Sleng (S-21) is the most sobering site in Cambodia, a former high school turned Khmer Rouge interrogation centre where over 14,000 victims were held and tortured.

Choeung Ek is the most significant of the Killing Fields, a former orchard where over 17,000 victims were executed and buried. An audio guide makes this deeply moving memorial visit.

Wat Phnom sits atop a 27-meter hill at the center of Phnom Penh. Founded in 1373 by Lady Penh, this temple gave the capital city its name and remains a beloved city shrine.

The Silver Pagoda (Wat Preah Keo) is Cambodia most precious temple, named for its 5,000 silver floor tiles and housing a 17th-century Emerald Buddha and diamond-encrusted golden statue.

The National Museum of Cambodia holds the worlds most comprehensive collection of Khmer art, with thousands of sculptures and bronzes in a beautiful 1920 terracotta pavilion.