- During King Norodom Sihanouk's pre-Khmer Rouge reign, the Silver Pagoda was inlaid with more than 5,329 silver tiles and some of its outer facades was...
- It became known as the ‘Silver Pagoda’ after solid silver floor tiles were installed. Royal ceremonies are still performed in the Silver Pagoda.
- The gleaming Silver Pagoda, inlaid with five tons of silver, stands on the south side of the Royal Palace compound, atop an impressive gilded pedestal.
- Located within the Phnom Penh Royal Palace complex, the Silver Pagoda (Wat Ubaosoth Ratanaram) is the pride and heritage of Cambodia.
- From its fascinating origins to its opulent interiors, the Silver Pagoda is a true testament to the country’s elegance, spirituality, and craftsmanship.
- The Silver Pagoda, located within the Royal Palace complex in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, is a breathtaking architectural masterpiece.
- But its name is Silver, it got not just like that, but because of silver blocks on the floor, which are a real decoration of the interior of Pagoda.
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- Photos are allowed in most areas of the Royal Palace complex that are open to the public, however, photos are not allowed inside the Silver Pagoda.
- Westerners, however, prefer to call the temple the Silver Pagoda because of the 5,329 genuine silver tiles that cover the floor.
