Royal Palace

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The Royal Palace in Phnom Penh is the official residence of Cambodia’s monarch and a prominent complex of ornate Khmer-style buildings used for royal ceremonies and state functions.

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Royal Palace canonical 1
Royal Palace complex 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf official residence
royal palace
tourist attraction
architecturalStyle French colonial architecture
Khmer architecture
builtDuringReignOf King Norodom I of Cambodia
linked to: King Norodom I
cityStatus located in the capital city of Cambodia
constructionStart 1866
country Cambodia
culturalSignificance site for major national celebrations in Cambodia
currentOccupant King Norodom Sihamoni
linked to: Norodom Sihamoni
function official residence of the King of Cambodia
venue for royal ceremonies
venue for state functions
gardenFeature formal gardens
topiary and ornamental trees
governedBy Royal Palace Ministry of Cambodia
hasPart Inner Court
Khemarin Palace
Moonlight Pavilion
Outer Court
Royal Gardens
Royal Stupas
Royal Treasury
Silver Pagoda
Throne Hall
locatedIn Daun Penh District
Phnom Penh
locatedNear Mekong River
Tonlé Sap River
material gilded wood
stone
nearbyLandmark Independence Monument, Phnom Penh
National Museum of Cambodia
Wat Botum
religiousAffiliation Theravada Buddhism
linked to: Theravada
replaced former royal palace in Oudong
roofDecoration Khmer ornamental finials
gold-colored tiles
security restricted access areas for royal family
symbolizes Cambodian monarchy
Cambodian national identity
touristAccess inner royal residence closed to the public
partly open to the public
usedFor coronations of Cambodian monarchs
reception of foreign dignitaries
royal weddings
state banquets

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Silver Pagoda partOf Royal Palace complex
linked to: Royal Palace