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Approaching the Royal Palace grounds in Phnom Penh, Cambodia's capital.

The Throne Hall at the Royal Palace grounds in Phnom Penh. Built in 1917, the building was where the king's confidants, generals, and royal officials once carried out their duties. Today it is used for religious and royal ceremonies, and as a meeting place for guests of the king.

Kneeling figure beside the Silver Pagoda at the Royal Palace grounds in Phnom Penh. The Silver Pagoda lies on the south side of the palace complex. The main building houses many national treasures, including gold and jeweled Buddha statues.

On the grounds of the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh. The palace area contains at least three stupas with royal remains.

Busy street in Phnom Penh where motorcycles are a very common form of transportation.

The Independence Monument in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, was completed in 1958 to memorialize Cambodia's independence from France in 1953. Its lotus-shaped stupa form mimics the style seen at the Khmer temple at Banteay Srei and other Khmer historical sites.

Cambodia’s Independence Monument is brightly lit at night.

The Central Market (Phsar Thom Thmey) is an art deco landmark in Phnom Penh constructed in 1936-37; it underwent renovation between 2009-11 and is always packed with vendors.

The Pagoda at Wat Phnom, built in 1373 on a man-made hill, is the tallest religious structure (27 m; 89 ft) in Phnom Penh.

A lion-fronted temple at Wat Phnom.

Stairway leading to the temple at Wat Phnom.

Mekong River tour boat at Phnom Penh.