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Wat PhnomvsWat Ounalom
Both Wat Ounalom and Wat Phnom are rated very highly by experts. On balance, Wat Phnom scores significantly better than Wat Ounalom. Wat Phnom comes in at #4 in Phnom Penh with positive reviews from 6 reviewers such as Fodor's, Michelin Guide and Travel + Leisure.
Wat Phnom
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
Atlas Obscura
Frommer's
Street 96, Norodom Blvd, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Fodor's "Inside the temple hall, the vihear, are some fine wall paintings depicting scenes from the Buddha's lives." Full review
Lonely Planet "Today, many people come here to pray for good luck and success in school exams or business affairs." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The pagoda was constructed by a wealthy woman... as a tomb for her husband." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The very popular Wat Phnom, or "Hill Temple ", is said to have been built to house the four statues of the Buddha discovered by a rich widow called Daun Penh on the banks of the Mekong." Full review
Afar Magazine "Wat Phnom the eponym of Phnom Penh, Cambodia (in English: "Temple of the Mountains" or "Mountain Pagoda") is a Buddhist temple in the heart of the city." Full review
Atlas Obscura "The capital of Cambodia is named after the hill on which this ancient temple complex stands. " Full review
Frommer's "Notorious for robberies at night, but during the daytime it's fine if a little chaotic with beggars, hawkers, and drink sellers." Full review
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Don't miss the central ceiling, which, unlike the bright walls, is yet to be restored and is gritty and authentic.
Wat Ounalom Fodor's Lonely Planet Michelin Guide
Sothearos Boulevard, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Fodor's "On the riverfront, a little way north of the National Museum, the 15th-century Wat Ounalom is now the center of Cambodian Buddhism." Full review
Lonely Planet "This wat is the headquarters of Cambodian Buddhism. It was founded in 1443 and comprises 44 structures. " Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Wat Ounalom, made up of 44 different structures, was built in 1443 to house the hair of an eyebrow of Buddha." Full review
