Independence Monument
វិមានឯករាជ្យ
A lotus-shaped tower in the Angkor style, built in 1958 to commemorate Cambodia's independence from France, standing at the intersection of Norodom Boulevard and Preah Monivong Boulevard in the city center.
The Independence Monument was designed by Vann Molyvann, a famous Cambodian architect, and completed in 1958 to commemorate independence from France in 1953. Its lotus-shaped tower imitates Angkor Wat and the Royal Palace's Phimeanakas, decorated with multi-tiered naga snake heads. The monument cannot be climbed, so visitors can only admire and photograph it from the roundabout. During festivals, flower-offering ceremonies are held here. The eastern park contains a memorial pavilion with a bronze statue of King Norodom Sihanouk. In the evening, many residents stroll and dance in the park. Admission is free, and it can be linked on foot with the Royal Palace and the riverside district.
Opening hours
Exterior visible all day
Nearby sights
- Wat Langka
- Wat Botum & Wat Botum Park
- Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda
- National Museum of Cambodia
- Riverside (Sisowath Quay)
- Wat Ounalom
- Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
- Mekong & Tonle Sap Sunset Cruise