Οι καλύτερες διαδρομές και πεζοπορίες στην Καμπότζη

πάρτε εντομοαπωθητικό, τα κουνούπια είναι φρικτά κατεβαίνοντας το αμφίβολο μονοπάτι για την παραλία του ηλιοβασιλέματος

Beautiful people!

The South Gate of Angkor Thom is the most famous of the five gates to the imperial capital founded by Jayavarman VII at the end of the 12th century. It lies on the central north-south axis connecting Angkor Wat with the Bayon and is reached via a stone bridge adorned with monumental sculptures.

Angkor Wat, a monument steeped in history, is Cambodia's most important landmark. It's no coincidence that the temple, with its distinctive five towers reminiscent of lotus blossoms, is depicted in many places, such as on the Cambodian riel banknotes and the official national flag. Furthermore, as a cultural asset of Cambodia, Angkor Wat has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1992. Angkor means "city" and Wat means "temple," literally translating to "city temple." Some sources suggest that the term "Vat" is of Thai origin and means "monastery."

Each of the 54 towers is adorned with the four faces of Avalokiteshvara (Buddha of Compassion). These large heads all gaze in different compass directions, radiating power and control with a hint of pity or compassion – a perfect mix to describe this realm.

Here the history of Cambodia is presented

The Terrace of the Elephants is located in Angkor Thom, north of Siem Reap. The terrace was built in the early 13th century. It consists of three platforms of varying heights, with five staircases leading to it. The terrace is 300 meters long and 14 meters wide. Some of the reliefs are heavily weathered, but some are still clearly visible. Every year in April, a kind of folk festival takes place here. A guided tour is worthwhile.

Beautiful temple with life-size elephants