Norodom Sihanouk Memorial, Phnom Penh
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The Norodom Sihanouk Memorial, also called the Statue of King Father Norodom Sihanouk, is a monument commemorating former King Norodom Sihanouk located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The bronze statue is 4.5 meters tall and is housed under a 27 meter high stupa in the park east of the Independence Monument. The statue depicting the late king wearing a business suit cost about US$1.2 million and took about 8 months to complete. During the day the statue was inaugurated, public access to the statue was tightly monitored while armed military police were stationed near the statue in October 2013. Norodom Sihanouk died on 15 October 2012 in Beijing, China, and survived by his son, current King Norodom Sihamoni, and his wife, Norodom Monineath. ()
Completed: 2013 (11 years ago)Coordinates: 11°33'23"N, 104°55'48"E
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- Calculate routeNational Institute of Education 5 min walk
- Calculate routePreah Norodom Blv./Str. 294 6 min walk
- Calculate routeMong Reththy Group 12 min walk
- Calculate routeChaktomuk School 12 min walk
- Calculate routePhnom Penh 37 min walk
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Norodom Sihanouk Memorial?
Nearby attractions include Independence Monument, Phnom Penh (4 min walk), University of Cambodia, Phnom Penh (5 min walk), Norton University, Phnom Penh (5 min walk), Wat Botum, Phnom Penh (6 min walk).
How to get to Norodom Sihanouk Memorial by public transport?
The nearest stations to Norodom Sihanouk Memorial:
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- National Institute of Education • Lines: 2 (5 min walk)
- Preah Norodom Blv./Str. 294 • Lines: 2 (6 min walk)
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- Phnom Penh (37 min walk)
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