Before
the Khmer Rouge took over Cambodia, Toul Sleng was a high school.
However, from 1975, the school became S-21 Prison, a place where the
genocidal rulers tortured and killed nearly 17,000 people. The prison
is largely in the same state it was in when abandoned in 1979, and
now serves as a memorial and testament to the madness of the Khmer
Rouge regime. Visitors can see the original cells, torture instruments,
and victims photos, and read their personal stories. Open 8am - 5pm
daily. Corner of Streets 113 & 350. $2 entry fee.
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Mekong
River Movie House
documentaries
Few
visitors to Cambodia leave unaware of the horrors of Cambodia's past,
but it's still often hard to fully understand what has happened and
what the situation is today. For a better understanding, the Mekong
River Cafe shows two exclusive documentaries: 'Pol Pot, The History
of Genocide', covering the story of the Khmer Rouge, and 'The Mines
in Cambodia and in the World', addressing the horrific landmine problem.
Both movies are shown 4-5 times a day, alternately from 11am - 9pm.
#1 Street 118, corner of Sisowath Quay. $3 ticket.
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Angkor
Wat
ancient temples
The
world famous Angkor Archeological Park, the remnants of the Angkorian
capital of Cambodia's ancient Khmer Empire, is many people's main
reason for coming to Cambodia. Though there is much more to Cambodia
than Angkor, the temples are not to be missed. The most famous is
the legendary Angkor Wat, but there are dozens of other temples,
spread over an area of 40 miles (64 km), which date back to the
9th century. To get around, hire a bicycle, tuk-tuk, car-taxi or
motorcycle taxi by the day, and for those who want more information
than a guide book provides, tour guides can be hired through most
hotels or travel agents. Open 5am - 6pm daily. Passes cost $20/one-day,
$40/three-days, $60/seven-days.
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Mine
Museum
museum
Created
and operated by a Cambodian man who has greatly experienced the
horrors of war, the Mine Museum is a relevant and educational collection
of defused mines and bombs, articles, and personal stories which
detail Cambodia's devastating mine problem, one which still causes
deaths daily. Though full of sad truths, the museum is also an inspirational
place where many children landmine victims have been invited to
live and study. Open 7am - 6pm daily. Turn off the road to Angkor
Wat at the Krousar Thmey sign, go 750 meters, turn left and then
another 750 meters. Donations welcome.
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