Ponom Pen (Phnom Penh)-once called the «Asian Pearl»-the capital of Cambodia (Cambodia). The city is about 700 years old and a little more than 2 million people live in it.
The main attraction of the city of stump stump, of course — the royal palace. The palace itself consists not of one, but at once of several interesting buildings. Pavilion Chan Chaya served in order to admire the dance of the best dancers. Silver Pagoda was a repository of royal wealth, precious stones and metals. All the most important tricks, ceremonies, meetings and consultations took place in the throne room. Well, the Khemarin Palace was a place where the king himself spent most of his free time.
The National Museum is considered the largest and best in the country. The sculptures and craft crafts of Cambodians dating from various eras cause real admiration.
The Genocide Museum, called Tuol Sleng, talks about the difficult fate of the people and numerous crimes during the reign of the Red Khmer.
Independence monument is a modern attraction. It is especially beautiful at night, when it is lit by thousands of multi -colored lights. Ceremonial fire burns near the monument.
