Banteay Samré
ប្រាសាទបន្ទាយសំរែ (Prasat Banteay Samré)
A 12th-century Hindu temple in the Angkor Wat style, well preserved after full restoration. It is often visited on the way to Banteay Srei.
Banteay Samré was built in the 12th century during the reign of Suryavarman II. Like Angkor Wat, it is in the Angkor Wat style, and it is dedicated to Vishnu. The temple has a double-wall and gallery layout. Its central tower and gateways are well preserved, and the bas-reliefs depict stories from the Ramayana and Vishnu. In the 1940s, French scholars restored it using the anastylosis method, which put the original stones back in place, so the structure is highly intact. It sees far fewer visitors than the major sites, which makes it a peaceful place for photography. The Angkor Pass is valid for entry. The temple is east of the East Baray, about 25 km from Angkor Wat, and is often visited on the way to Banteay Srei.
Opening hours
07:30–17:30 (with Angkor Pass)