Phnom Penh's Sacred Sites

Phnom Penh’s religious landscape features a blend of Theravada Buddhism, Islam, and Christianity. This selection includes the historic Wat Phnom, which marks the city's founding, and the Silver Pagoda, famous for its five tons of silver floor tiles and the Emerald Buddha. Architectural highlights range from the Ottoman-inspired Al-Serkal Mosque to the royal stupas of Wat Botum. These sites offer a view into the city's spiritual heritage, from ancient Pali scripture libraries at Wat Langka to modern community churches and mosques.

Wat Phnom Pagoda

Wat Phnom is a Buddhist temple in Doun Penh, Phnom Penh. It is a pagoda, that symbolizes the name of Phnom Penh, and a historical site that…

Silver Pagoda

The Silver Pagoda is located on the south side of the Royal Palace in Chey Chumneas, Phnom Penh.

Al-Serkal Mosque

The Al-Serkal Mosque is the main mosque in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia.

Wat Botum

Wat Botum, the official name is Wat Botum Vatey Reachavararam literally means "The temple of lotus which was built by the king", is a wat…

Langka Pagoda

Wat Langka is yet another beautiful Buddhist temple situated near the city centre and rightfully belongs to the Cambodian cultural heritage.

Saravon Decho Pagoda

Wat Saravan, officially Wat Saravan Techo, is a wat in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Moha Montrey Pagoda

Wat Moha Montrey is a wat located on Sihanouk Boulevard in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

New Life Fellowship

A contemporary Christian church and community center providing religious services and social outreach programs in the city's western districts.

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A Christian church serving the local community in the Srae Ampil area of Phnom Penh.

Preaek Pra Al-Ahla Mosque

A prominent mosque located in the Prek Pra district, serving as a central place of worship for the local Cham Muslim community along the Bassac River.