Stupa of King Norodom - Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member denben
N 11° 33.781 E 104° 55.923
48P E 492591 N 1278234
Stupa containing the ashes of King Norodom of Cambodia.
Waymark Code: WME8PT
Location: Cambodia
Date Posted: 04/19/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member rangerroad
Views: 5

Norodom I ruled as king of Cambodia from 1860 to 1904. He is considered to be the first modern king of Cambodia. He was succeeded by his half-brother and the Crown Prince, Prince Sisowath.

King Norodom stupa is located on the grounds of the Silver Pagoda next to the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh the capital of Cambodia.

The Royal Palace complex and attached Silver Pagoda compound consist of several buildings, structures and gardens all located within 500x800 meter walled grounds overlooking a riverfront park.

Admission: $3.00/person, $2.00/camera, $5.00/video camera.

Sources: (visit link) and (visit link)
Description:
Norodom I ruled as king of Cambodia from 1860 to 1904. Honours: *Grand Croix of the Légion d'honneur-1872 (Grand Officier-1869) (Chevalier-1865) (France) *Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the White Elephant (Siam) *Knight of the Order of the Maha Chakri (Siam)


Date of birth: 02/01/1834

Date of death: 04/24/1904

Area of notoriety: Historical Figure

Marker Type: Monument

Setting: Outdoor

Visiting Hours/Restrictions: Open everyday 8:00-11:00 and 14:00-17:00 Closed during official functions.

Fee required?: Yes

Web site: [Web Link]

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