Angkor Wat is the largest and most iconic temple complex in Cambodia, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was built in the 12th century by the Khmer Empire as a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu, and later became a Buddhist shrine. It is a symbol of national pride and a major tourist attraction.
Bayon is a temple located in the center of Angkor Thom, the ancient capital of the Khmer Empire. It is famous for its massive stone faces that adorn the 54 towers, representing the 54 provinces of the empire. It was built in the late 12th or early 13th century by King Jayavarman VII as a Mahayana Buddhist temple.
Ta Prohm is a temple that was intentionally left in a state of ruin and overgrown by the jungle, creating a stunning contrast between nature and human artistry. It was built in the late 12th or early 13th century by King Jayavarman VII as a Buddhist monastery and university. It is also known for being featured in the movie Tomb Raider.
Banteay Srei is a temple that is renowned for its intricate and exquisite carvings of Hindu mythology and iconography. It was built in the 10th century by a courtier of King Rajendravarman II as a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva. It is also known as the Citadel of Women or the Pink Temple for its pinkish sandstone.
Preah Vihear is a temple that is situated on a cliff edge of the Dangrek Mountains, overlooking the Cambodian-Thai border. It was built in the 11th and 12th centuries by several Khmer kings as a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a source of territorial dispute between Cambodia and Thailand.