Siem Reap: Sacred and Religious Sites
Places and attractions in the Sacred and religious sites category
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- Temple
- Historical place
- Ruins
- Buddhist architecture
- View point
- Museum
- Sacred and religious sites
- Architecture
Phnom Bakheng
Ancient temple complex with sunset views Phnom Bakheng is an emblematic temple standing majestically in the ancient city of Siem Reap, Cambodia. Perched atop a hill, it offers a panoramic view of the surrounding landscape, including the world-renowned Angkor Wat.
Pre Rup
Hindu temple ruins with panoramic views Pre Rup, an ancient temple complex, stands as a testament to the grandeur of the Khmer Empire in the city of Siem Reap, Cambodia. Constructed in the 10th century, Pre Rup served as the state temple of King Rajendravarman and is often associated with the traditional...
Ta Som
12th-century Buddhist temple Ta Som is a small temple at Angkor, Cambodia, built at the end of the 12th century for King Jayavarman VII. It is located north east of Angkor Thom and just east of Neak Pean.
Thommanon
Small, 12th-century temple in the jungle Thommanon is one of a pair of Hindu temples built during the reign of Suryavarman II at Angkor, Cambodia. The name of the temple is derived from the Pali words "Dhamma", which means 'Buddhist Teachings' and "Nanda", which means 'supreme wisdom'.
East Mebon
Temple ruins with carvings and statues The East Mebon is a 10th Century temple at Angkor, Cambodia. Built during the reign of King Rajendravarman, it stands on what was an artificial island at the center of the now dry East Baray reservoir.