Photography: The Royal Palace, Cambodia

The Philippine Flag in the middle of the Palace Entrance
The Philippine Flag in the middle of the Palace Entrance

The Royal Palace in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, is a complex of buildings which serves as the royal residence of the king of Cambodia. Its full name in the Khmer language is Preah Barum Reachea Veang Chaktomuk. The Kings of Cambodia have occupied it since it was built in 1860's, with a period of absence when the country came into turmoil during and after the reign of the Khmer Rouge.


The Royal Palace of Cambodia in  Phnom Penh
The Royal Palace of Cambodia in Phnom Penh

Intricate roof on one of the towers
Intricate roof on one of the towers

A flock of pigeons above the Royal Palace
A flock of pigeons above the Royal Palace