Cambodia Travel Preah Vihear - Preah Vihear Temple ប្រាសាទព្រះវិហារ

Cambodia Travel Preah Vihear - Preah Vihear Temple ប្រាសាទព្រះវិហារ (2014 1117)

Area: 155 ha

Open: 0800-1600 hours

Getting There:

From Siem Reap

Route 1 by National Highway 6, turn onto National Road 66 via Anlong Veng, turn onto National Road PR2684, PR2625 and lastly connect to National Road 62 at Sra'aem Market

Route 2 by National Highway 6, turn onto National Road 64 via Koh Ker Temple ប្រាសាទកោះកេរ្ដិ៍ and turn onto National Road 62

Situated on the edge of a plateau that dominates the plain of Cambodia, the Temple of Preah Vihear is dedicated to Shiva. The Temple is composed of a series of sanctuaries linked by a system of pavements and staircases over an 800 metre long axis and dates back to the first half of the 11th century AD. Nevertheless, its complex history can be traced to the 9th century, when the hermitage was founded. This site is particularly well preserved, mainly due to its remote location. The site is exceptional for the quality of its architecture, which is adapted to the natural environment and the religious function of the temple, as well as for the exceptional quality of its carved stone ornamentation.