The Cambodian Royal Palace (Preah Barom Reacheaveang Chaktomuk Sereay Mongkol) located in Phnom Penh, is a palace complex consisting of the royal palace and religious sites. The palace is of "newer vintage", being built between 1866 and 1870 by King Norodom.
The palace itself was rebuilt in 1912 and in 1932. It has been occupied since the 1860's by the royal family of Cambodia with the exception of the time when Cambodia was overcome by civil war and the Khmer Rouge.
Interestingly, security to enter the grounds was surprisingly light compared to what one might expect entering a similar complex in other parts of the world.
A picture of the current king, King Norodom Sihamoni. The king is a popular figure in Cambodia, and we saw many pictures or representations of him.
Entering through the gate, one comes into the outer gardens.
A picture of the Throne Hall (we will go closer tomorrow):
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