The National Museum

This incredible building is only a block away from my apartment, and is by far my favorite building here. I hope you enjoy the exterior photos, as no photos were allowed inside the museum itself.

Sambo the Elephant takes a stroll
Across from Mith Samlanh
Entrance to one of the pagodas that dot the city
Thankfully, this pagoda was absent of the heroin addicts which usually are found inside
Inside the Pagoda
Rebuilding pagodas is a priority here, as the Khmer Rouge destroyed most when they emptied this city
One of several projects worked on inside the pagoda
Pagoda entrance
Stupas are protected from desecration by iron gates
Inside the same pagoda
The onlypicture of street living you\\\\\\\'ll see from me. I felt so shameful when the woman turned and sawme taking this picture
Man among buddhas
The National Museum - picture taking is not allowed inside
Lions and Elephant
Can\'t wait to ride one of these...
Outside the museum
I wonder if these lions have names, like the lions that guard the 42nd St. library. No one could tell me.
Roof detail
A shady nook, well placed.
More from outside the museum
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One Response to “The National Museum”

  1. It must be difficult to juxterpose the incredible beauty with the devastating poverty and squalor……

    Mom said this on August 28th, 2007 at 8:59 am

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