How to arrange your visit
Consult the whole list of temples from Angkor and from Roluos classified according to location and style
How to come to Siem Reap and how to visit temples
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Khmer art style and Architecture of Temples
know different trends and styles of the Angkor Art, religion, sculpture and the Architecture for each Temple
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History
Know the Chronology of Modern Cambodian History and the History of Angkor, the roots of the Khmer Civilisation
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When and How to go to Cambodia
General Information about Cambodia : Flight tickets, visas, money, health, safety, language, ... Weather for Siem Reap, Holidays, festivities and festivals
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The Angkor Site on essentials
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Suryavarman II erected this remarkable temple, symbol of the Khmer people soul, place of pilgrimage for Buddhists from all Asia, in the 12th century in less than thirty years. This temple first was dedicated to worship kings and Vishnu, a Hindu god, before to become a Buddhist worship place in the 16th century. Dimensions are gigantic forming a rectangle of about 1500 by 1300 metres with 200 metre wide moats. Also surprising, the great number and the wide range of bas-reliefs representing thousands Apsaras always in different shape, historical and epic scenes, religion and everyday life scenes. At last, this is worth noting wonderful views of the Angkor Site from the top of the central sanctuary
More about Angkor Wat
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Angkor Thom was the capital city of Jayavarman VII (1181-1218), 9 km2, where is located many buildings, the Suor Prasat Towers, Preah Pithu, and especially :
- the Royal Palace - Phimeanakas, Elephant and Leper King Terraces
- the Baphuon mountain-temple currently with works in progress
- and the wonderful Bayon Temple
More about Angkor Thom
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