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 and it
seems to be a popular place among the locals. Smacked right at the corner of
Norodom and 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 .
It stands on the intersection of Norodom and Sihanouk Boulevards in the centre
of the city. It is in the form of a lotus-shaped stupa, of the style seen at
the great Khmer temple at Angkor Wat and other Khmer historical sites.The
Independence Monument was inaugurated in 1958 to celebrate Cambodia's
independence from foreign rule, now it also serves as a monument to Cambodia's
war dead. At night the monument is illuminated by red, blue and white
floodlights, the colors of the Cambodian flag. It is the site of celebrations
and services on holidays such as Independence Day and Constitution Day.
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