Government Buildings in Phnom Penh
Government Buildings in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Government Buildings in Phnom Penh
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- MuguncjbChennai (Madras), India1,046 contributionsWhile coming out of Royal palace/ Silver Pagoda exit gate we can see the Supreme Court building just located opposite. Can view the building from the outside. .Near by located is the Wat Botom park. So you wont miss seeing this building as it is close to the main attractions of Phnom Penh.Written November 24, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jedai79Singapore, Singapore2,711 contributionsDate of visit : 18 Dec 2019
We stepped into The Bridge Lifestyle Mall on 18 Dec 2019. We spoke to one Cambodian nearby who mentioned Diamond Island to us. Out of curiosity, we decided to visit the Island. We “strolled” across Swan Bridge and were amazed with the architecture on this island. After this visit, we then Google searched to learn more about Koh Pich which is the Cambodian language for Diamond Island. We couldn’t imagine Diamond Island was just slums and farmland 10-20 years ago.
Some netizens and bloggers felt that there should be more Khmer architecture on this island and not European-styled architecture. But for us, we felt Diamond Island was a breath of fresh air in Phnom Penh. We also had proper pavements and pedestrian walkway to walk on FINALLY. Since I have been to Hengdian which is the largest filming location in China in 2011, I will treat Diamond Island as “Europe” within Southeast Asia, just like a new filming location. If Khaoyai in Thailand which we have just been in Oct 2019 could replicate Italy especially in Toscana Country Club (we even saw a replica of Leaning Tower of Pisa), then surely Cambodia can also create a Europe or Paris (apparently there was an Arc De Triomphe but we did not see) on Diamond Island.
We were amazed with our discovery of Koh Pich City Hall. We walked one big round to the facade of this neoclassical-designed building, only then we realised it has only been completed in 2012 which was clearly inscribed on a plaque fixed on its facade wall.
On 18 Dec, there was a performance rehearsal at the City Hall. The interior comprised of 3 halls basically. The one that was being used for rehearsal had balconies on its sides, coupled with drapes, reminded us so much of those we saw in Russia last year, Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow and Mariinsky Theatre in St Petersburg. In my photos, you will see another 2 vacant halls, one was lit while the other was dark, these two halls were the left and right wings of the City Hall.
Outside the City Hall, we saw a fountain and Roman colonnades.
If you do not mind replicas of European-styled buildings, then do go to Diamond Island in Phnom Penh to take a look at them.
P/S: we tried to locate Diamond Island Park (it has been reviewed at TripAdvisor) using TripAdvisor map but we couldn’t find it. Think the first reviewer dropped the pin next to City Hall, however, we did not see a park.Written December 27, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Sherpa591575Phnom Penh, Cambodia147 contributionsHistorical research shows us that libraries & museums can become unwitting victims of war, fire & flooding etc. & sometimes through indiscriminate destruction by those wishing to inflict their interpretation of right & wrong. Sadly, the National Library in Phnom Penh, Cambodia is no exception having suffered much at the hands of the Khmer Rouge during the second half of the 1970’s. Although impossible to bring back lost publications the Library have made a commendable effort in re-organizing, extending its holdings & making available what they have to the general public.
The National Library is on street 61 close to Monivong Blvd. Housed on the ground floor of a French Colonial style building which opened under French Colonial administration in December 1924 with about 3000 books. Following many years of French administration, the first Khmer director, Pach Chhoeun was appointed in 1951 having a particular interest in bringing books & education to all Cambodians. Nowadays, the library is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Culture & Fine Arts. During the 1970’s it was taken over by Pol Pot & many irreplaceable books & bibliographic material were either thrown out or burnt amounting to a loss of some 80% of its holdings. During 1979/80 with many books donated by private collectors, added to some 23000 that had survived, the library re-opened & since then the stock of books & manuscripts has swelled to well in excess of 100000 including some 8000 national documents. I understand that there are more than 300 palm leaf manuscripts transferred to microfilm. You would need to ask at reception about public viewing. Although this is primarily a reference library it may be possible for you to take books home if you become a “member”. All inquiries about this should be made in person at the library.
My Impression: Well worth a visit especially if you are interested in Cambodian colonial architecture & history and/or simply enjoy visiting libraries. I noticed that they have books as diverse as a rather old set of Encyclopedia Britannica, a large volume on arthritis, various travel publications, a book listing Polish Composers along with numerous dictionaries. The lady on reception was very pleasant & there is no admission charge. They have a computerized index of books which can be viewed at reception. Open Monday to Friday 07:30 to 11:30 & 14:00 to 17:00. However, you may wish to call to make sure by ringing 012 951 582 if you are travelling some distance. Most likely closed for all public holidays.Written August 18, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
