Wat Ounalom

Wat Ounalom is located at Ly Yoat Lay St. 172, Phnom Penh, near the Royal Palace of Cambodia. As one of the important temples, the center of Buddhism in Cambodia. This temple was built in 1440 during the reign of King Ponhea Yat. It is also the home of the country's Maha Nikaya sect and the residence of a Zen master who holds an important position. With a rich history, Cambodia's main religion is the invaluable knowledge that visitors can gain after visiting this temple.

Wat Ounalom is located right on the banks of the Tonle Sap River. This complex includes 44 houses, the architecture has its own unique features, so it attracts many tourists. This site stores about 30,000 books of sutras and has more than 500 Buddhist monks come to study. However, in 1974, when the Khmer Rouge regime occupied Phnom Penh and destroyed many parts of Ounalom temple, many books in the temple were lost. Only when the war ended, Wat Ounalom was extensively renovated.

When viewed from the outside, Wat Ounalom stands out for its typical Cambodian architectural style with its curved roof contour painted in yellow and red. In particular, the lawns and bushes are extremely lush, well-manicured, bringing the campus a peaceful beauty. Wat Ounalom Temple with 3 main buildings, the temple in the middle, the two adjacent buildings are uniquely designed. This architecture is extremely elegant and unique with the traditional Khmer style, imbued with the delicate style of Angkorian architecture.

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Address: Preah Ang Eng St. (13), Phnom Penh 12206, Cambodia

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