Sights · Our pick in Phnom Penh
The Independence Monument
A lotus tower
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Image courtesy of © PsamatheM · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout The Independence Monument
The Independence Monument stands at the crossing of Norodom and Preah Sihanouk boulevards and commemorates Cambodia’s independence in 1953. Its tiered, lotus-shaped tower is one of the landmarks of the 1950s and 60s, and gardens run east from it towards the river.
Why it's on our list
- Lit at night
- Gardens to the river
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Independence Monument before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from The Independence Monument 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 StationRail2.2 km27 min walk
Key sights
- The Royal Palace850 mWalk 11 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 8 min
- The National Museum1.0 kmWalk 13 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
- The Central Market1.6 kmWalk 20 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Wat Phnom2.3 kmWalk 28 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 13 min
- Techo International Airport22 kmCar or taxi 77 min
Railway
- Phnom Penh Railway Station2.2 kmWalk 27 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 12 min