Historical Sites
Wat Phnom
Wat Phnom is a historic Buddhist temple located on a small hill in the heart of Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Built in 1372, it is the tallest religious structure in the city and holds great cultural and spiritual significance. According to legend, the temple was founded after Lady Penh discovered four Buddha statues inside a tree floating on the river. Today, Wat Phnom is a popular site for both locals and tourists, offering a peaceful atmosphere, traditional architecture, and scenic views of the surrounding city.
- Opening Hours: Daily
- Recommended Time: 08:00 - 17:00
- Est. Distance: 1.7 km | 6-minute drive
National Museum
The National Museum of Cambodia, located in Phnom Penh near the Royal Palace, is the country’s premier institution for preserving and showcasing Khmer cultural heritage. Established in 1920, the museum houses over 14,000 artifacts spanning prehistoric times to the post-Angkorian period, including sculptures, ceramics, and ethnographic objects. Its architecture, inspired by traditional Khmer temple designs, provides a fitting backdrop for the extensive collection.
- Opening Hours: Daily (08:00 - 16:30)
- Recommended Time: N/A
- Est. Distance: 3.2 km | 12-minute drive
Sosoro Museum
The SOSORO Museum, officially known as the Preah Srey Içanavarman Museum of Economy and Money, offers a captivating journey through Cambodia’s history—told through the lens of currency and its influence on the nation’s society and politics over time. Housed in a historic building that once served as the town hall in 1908 and later the Phnom Penh Municipality in 1920, the site has been home to the SOSORO Museum since 2012.
Make sure to include the SOSORO Museum on your next visit to Phnom Penh—it’s an experience you won’t want to miss!
- Opening Hours: Tue - Sun (09:00 - 17:00)
- Recommended Time: N/A
- Est. Distance: 2 km | 7-minute drive
Genocide Museum (S-21)
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum in Phnom Penh was once a high school turned into a prison (S-21) by the Khmer Rouge. It’s now a memorial and museum documenting the atrocities committed during their regime.
- Open: Daily 08:00 - 17:00
- Recommended Time: N/A
- Est. Distance: 4.4 km | 20-minute drive
The Killing Fields (Choeung Ek)
The Killing Fields, particularly Choeung Ek near Phnom Penh, are memorial sites where the Khmer Rouge executed and buried thousands during their regime. Today, Choeung Ek features a stupa with over 5,000 skulls and mass graves, serving as a reminder of Cambodia’s tragic history.
- Open: Daily 08:00 - 17:00
- Recommended Time: N/A
- Est. Distance: 15 km | 45-minute drive
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