Phnom Penh's Absolute Essentials

Phnom Penh's landscape is defined by its complex history and cultural resilience. Key sites include the Royal Palace complex with its Silver Pagoda and the National Museum’s extensive collection of Khmer art. The city’s somber past is preserved at the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the Choeung Ek Genocidal Center. For local commerce, the Art Deco Central Market and the Russian Market offer diverse goods, while Wat Phnom serves as the city's spiritual foundation. The Independence Monument marks the transition from French colonial rule.