Arts & Culture · Our pick in Phnom Penh
The Olympic Stadium
New Khmer Architecture
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Image courtesy of © Myrmux · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout The Olympic Stadium
The Olympic Stadium, west of the centre, is one of the landmarks of New Khmer Architecture; in the cool of the morning and evening its terraces and track fill with people exercising.
Why it's on our list
- Dawn and dusk
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Olympic Stadium before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from The Olympic Stadium are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest railway station
- Phnom Penh Railway StationRail1.7 km21 min walk
Key sights
- The Central Market1.6 kmWalk 20 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 10 min
- The Independence Monument1.8 kmWalk 22 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 11 min
- The National Museum2.0 kmWalk 25 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 12 min
- The Royal Palace2.1 kmWalk 27 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Wat Phnom2.3 kmWalk 29 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 13 min
- Techo International Airport22 kmCar or taxi 77 min
Railway
- Phnom Penh Railway Station1.7 kmWalk 21 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 11 min