Independence Monument

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The Independence Monument in Phnom Penh is a prominent lotus-shaped stupa built in 1958 to commemorate Cambodia’s independence from France and serves as a central landmark and site for national ceremonies.

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Independence Monument canonical 3
Monument de l’Indépendance 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf monument
tourist attraction
war memorial
architect Vann Molyvann
architecturalStyle Khmer architecture
surface form: New Khmer Architecture

traditional Khmer architecture
color dark reddish-brown
commemorates Cambodia’s independence from France
constructionEndYear 1958
constructionStartYear 1956
coordinates 11.562°N 104.928°E
country Cambodia
dedicatedTo Cambodian independence from France
hasDesignElement lotus petals
multiple tiers
naga (serpent) motifs
hasFeature eternal flame
fountains with colored lights
surrounding park
hasFunction memorial to war victims
site for national ceremonies
site for official celebrations
height 37 meters
heritageStatus important national symbol of Cambodia
inaugurated 1958
inception 1958
independenceYearCommemorated 1953
inspiredBy Angkor Wat
Angkorian temple towers
lighting illuminated at night
locatedIn Chamkar Mon district
Phnom Penh
locatedOn Norodom Boulevard
Sihanouk Boulevard
maintainedBy Phnom Penh
surface form: Phnom Penh municipal authorities
materialUsed concrete
near Royal Palace of Cambodia
surface form: King Norodom Sihanouk Memorial

Wat Lanka
owner Royal Government of Cambodia
shape lotus-shaped stupa
symbolizes liberation from colonial rule
national unity
sovereignty of Cambodia
usedFor Independence Day celebrations
King’s birthday celebrations
Victory over Genocide Day ceremonies

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Phnom Penh contains Independence Monument
Plaza de la Independencia hasCentralMonument Independence Monument
Independence Monument hasNameInLanguage Independence Monument
this entity surface form: Monument de l’Indépendance
Independence Square hasStructure Independence Monument