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Pagoda Vinh Trang (or Vinh Truong) is the greatest pagoda of Tien Giang Province, in an area of 2,000m2 with many beautiful trees. It was built in 1849 in My Phong village, My Tho City, Tien Giang province. Formerly, it was a small leaf hermitage set up in the early 19th century by District Chief Bui Cong Dat. In 1849, the Most Venerable Abbot Thich Hue Dang put it up a big pagoda and named it Vinh Trang Pagoda. The beautiful structure features a mixture of Chinese, Vietnamese and Angkor (Cambodian) architectural styles. Vinh Trang pagoda - Pagoda Vinh Trang (or Vinh Truong) is the greatest pagoda of Tien Giang Province, in an area of 2,000m2 with many beautiful trees. It was built in 1849 in My Phong village, My Tho City, Tien Giang province. Formerly, it was a small leaf hermitage set up in the early 19th century by District Chief Bui Cong Dat. In 1849, the Most Venerable Abbot Thich Hue Dang put it up a big pagoda and named it Vinh Trang Pagoda. The beautiful structure features a mixture of Chinese, Vietnamese and Angkor (Cambodian) architectural styles.

The Upper Terrace - four main monuments are found on this terrace: a reliquary in the shape of a golden chedi, the Mondop, a miniature Angkor Wat crafted by the order of King Mongkut and the Royal Pantheon. Upper Terrace - The Upper Terrace - four main monuments are found on this terrace: a reliquary in the shape of a golden chedi, the Mondop, a miniature Angkor Wat crafted by the order of King Mongkut and the Royal Pantheon.

Ta Prohm (តាព្រហ្ម) - the trees that have grown intertwined among the ruins are especially responsible for Ta Prohm's athmosphere, and have promted more writers to descriptive excess than any other feature of Angkor. There are two species: the larger is the silk-cotton tree distinguished by its thick, pale brown roots with a knobbly texture, the smaller is the strangler fig, with a greater mass of thinner, smoother grey roots. Angkor, Cambodia (កម្ពុជា) Ta Phrom - Ta Prohm (តាព្រហ្ម) - the trees that have grown intertwined among the ruins are especially responsible for Ta Prohm's athmosphere, and have promted more writers to descriptive excess than any other feature of Angkor. There are two species: the larger is the silk-cotton tree distinguished by its thick, pale brown roots with a knobbly texture, the smaller is the strangler fig, with a greater mass of thinner, smoother grey roots. Angkor, Cambodia (កម្ពុជា)

This was the temple chosen by the Ecole Francaise d'Extreme-Orient to be left in its natural state, as an example of how most of Angkor looked on its discovery in the 19th century. This was an inspired decision, and involved a significant amount of work to prevent further collapse and enough clearing of vegetaton to allow entry. It has been maintained in this condition of apparent neglect. All in all, Ta Prohm has the romantic appeal of, say, a Piranesi ruin: partly overgrown and gently declining. Rajavihara - This was the temple chosen by the Ecole Francaise d'Extreme-Orient to be left in its natural state, as an example of how most of Angkor looked on its discovery in the 19th century. This was an inspired decision, and involved a significant amount of work to prevent further collapse and enough clearing of vegetaton to allow entry. It has been maintained in this condition of apparent neglect. All in all, Ta Prohm has the romantic appeal of, say, a Piranesi ruin: partly overgrown and gently declining.

Thommanon, temple in very good condition, built at the same time as Angkor Wat. The Angkor Wat style is most easily seen in the style of the carved apsaras and towers. Constructed late 11th - early 12th century C.E. King/Patron: Suryavarman II Thommanon - Thommanon, temple in very good condition, built at the same time as Angkor Wat. The Angkor Wat style is most easily seen in the style of the carved apsaras and towers. Constructed late 11th - early 12th century C.E. King/Patron: Suryavarman II

Ta Prohm - Intentionally left partially unrestored, massive fig and silk-cotton trees grow from the towers and corridors offering some of the bast tree-in-temple photo opportunities at Angkor Ta Prohm trees - Ta Prohm - Intentionally left partially unrestored, massive fig and silk-cotton trees grow from the towers and corridors offering some of the bast tree-in-temple photo opportunities at Angkor

Preah Khan is a huge, highly explorable monastic complex - Angkor Preah Khan monastic complex - Preah Khan is a huge, highly explorable monastic complex - Angkor

Traditionally believed to be a funerary temple, but in fact the state temple of Rajendravarman II. Historically important in that it was the second temple built after the capital was returned to Angkor after a period of political upheaval when the capital had been moved to Koh Ker - Pre Rup - Angkor - Cambodia Pre Rup - Traditionally believed to be a funerary temple, but in fact the state temple of Rajendravarman II. Historically important in that it was the second temple built after the capital was returned to Angkor after a period of political upheaval when the capital had been moved to Koh Ker - Pre Rup - Angkor - Cambodia

The construction of Phnom Bakheng temple mountain on Phnom Bakheng (Bakheng hill), the first major temple to be constructed in the Angkor area, marked the move of the capital of the Khmer empire from Roluos to Angkor in the late 9th century AD Phnom Bakheng temple - The construction of Phnom Bakheng temple mountain on Phnom Bakheng (Bakheng hill), the first major temple to be constructed in the Angkor area, marked the move of the capital of the Khmer empire from Roluos to Angkor in the late 9th century AD

Phnom Bakheng, constructed late 9th - early 10th century C.E. King/Patron: Yasovarman I, Angkor Phnom Bakheng - Phnom Bakheng, constructed late 9th - early 10th century C.E. King/Patron: Yasovarman I, Angkor

Banteay Srey's relatively small size, pink sandstone construction and ornate design give it a fairyland ambiance, Angkor Banteay Srey - Banteay Srey's relatively small size, pink sandstone construction and ornate design give it a fairyland ambiance, Angkor

Banteay Srey displays some of the finest examples of classical Khmer art - Angkor - Cambodia Banteay Srey Khmer art - Banteay Srey displays some of the finest examples of classical Khmer art - Angkor - Cambodia

Banteay Srey loosely translates to citadel of the women, but this is a modern appellation that probably refers to the delicate beauty of the carvings - Angkor Banteay Srey - Banteay Srey loosely translates to citadel of the women, but this is a modern appellation that probably refers to the delicate beauty of the carvings - Angkor

Banteay Srey, constructed late 10th century C.E. King/Patron: Rajendravarman. Angkor, Cambodia Banteay Srey - Banteay Srey, constructed late 10th century C.E. King/Patron: Rajendravarman. Angkor, Cambodia

Angkor Wat is surrounded by a moat. Angkor - Cambodia Angkor Wat Moat - Angkor Wat is surrounded by a moat. Angkor - Cambodia

At the apex of Khmer political and military dominance in the region, Suryavarman II constructed Angkor Wat in the form of a massive temple-mountain dedicated to the Hindu god, Vishnu. It served as his state temple, through the temple's uncommon westward orientation has led some to suggest that it was constructed as Suryavarman II's funerary temple. Other temples of the same style and period include Thommanon, Banteay Samre, Wat Atwea and Beng Melea, which may have served as a prototype to Angkor Wat Angkor Wat panorama - At the apex of Khmer political and military dominance in the region, Suryavarman II constructed Angkor Wat in the form of a massive temple-mountain dedicated to the Hindu god, Vishnu. It served as his state temple, through the temple's uncommon westward orientation has led some to suggest that it was constructed as Suryavarman II's funerary temple. Other temples of the same style and period include Thommanon, Banteay Samre, Wat Atwea and Beng Melea, which may have served as a prototype to Angkor Wat

View of Angkor Wat surrounded by an exterior wall measuring 1300 meters * 1500 meters Angkor Wat - View of Angkor Wat surrounded by an exterior wall measuring 1300 meters * 1500 meters

Angkor Wat is the centerpiece of any visit to the temples of Angkor - Cambodia Inside Angkor - Angkor Wat is the centerpiece of any visit to the temples of Angkor - Cambodia

Angkor Wat is visually, architecturally and artistically breathtaking. It is a massive three-tiered pyramid crowned by five beehive-like towers rising 65 meters from ground level Temple of Angkor - Angkor Wat is visually, architecturally and artistically breathtaking. It is a massive three-tiered pyramid crowned by five beehive-like towers rising 65 meters from ground level

Impressive, two and a half-meter tall wall spanning the heart of Angkor Thom in front of Baphuon and Phimeanakas. Carved elephants and giant garudas adorn the wall. The terrace of the Leper King is at the north end of the Terrace of the Elephants Terrace of the Elephants - Impressive, two and a half-meter tall wall spanning the heart of Angkor Thom in front of Baphuon and Phimeanakas. Carved elephants and giant garudas adorn the wall. The terrace of the Leper King is at the north end of the Terrace of the Elephants

Angkor Thom, South Gate, Angkor, Cambodia Angkor Thom, South Gate - Angkor Thom, South Gate, Angkor, Cambodia

The king's temple or royal temple. The lack of surviving carvings leaves it artistically uninteresting, but it is the tallast scalable temple in Angkor Thom, providing a nice view from the top Phimeanakas, Angkor Thom - The king's temple or royal temple. The lack of surviving carvings leaves it artistically uninteresting, but it is the tallast scalable temple in Angkor Thom, providing a nice view from the top

Phimeanakas, Angkor Thom, constructed late 10th - early 11 th century C.E, King/Patron: Jayavarman Phimeanakas temple - Phimeanakas, Angkor Thom, constructed late 10th - early 11 th century C.E, King/Patron: Jayavarman

Phimeanakas, Angkor Thom. The king's temple or royal temple Phimeanakas - Phimeanakas, Angkor Thom. The king's temple or royal temple

Rectangular sandstone buildings set opposite the Terrace of Elephants, behind the Prasat Suor Prat. Kleang means storeroom but it is unlikely that this was the fonction of the structures. A royal oath of allegiance is carved into the doorway of one Kleang indicating. Angkor Thom, Angkor North Kleang - Rectangular sandstone buildings set opposite the Terrace of Elephants, behind the Prasat Suor Prat. Kleang means storeroom but it is unlikely that this was the fonction of the structures. A royal oath of allegiance is carved into the doorway of one Kleang indicating. Angkor Thom, Angkor

Bayon was the Jayavarma VII's state-temple and in many ways represents the pinnacle of his massive building campain - Angkor Thom, Angkor View of Bayon - Bayon was the Jayavarma VII's state-temple and in many ways represents the pinnacle of his massive building campain - Angkor Thom, Angkor

The Bayon temple, Angkor Thom, Angkor The Bayon - The Bayon temple, Angkor Thom, Angkor

The Bayon temple at Angkor, there are 37 standing towers, most but not all sporting four carved faces oriented toward the cardinal points Bayon towers - The Bayon temple at Angkor, there are 37 standing towers, most but not all sporting four carved faces oriented toward the cardinal points

The giant stone faces of Bayon have become one of the most recognizable images connected to classic Khmer art and architecture. Angkor Thom, Angkor Bayon temple - The giant stone faces of Bayon have become one of the most recognizable images connected to classic Khmer art and architecture. Angkor Thom, Angkor

The Bayon temple at Angkor, built in the 13th century as the state temple of king Jayavarman VII, center of Angkor Thom Bayon - The Bayon temple at Angkor, built in the 13th century as the state temple of king Jayavarman VII, center of Angkor Thom

Angkor Thom: Huge temple-mountain in the heart of Angkor Thom. Largely collapsed and in ruined condition, the main temple area is undergoing extensive restoration and is not open to the public Baphon temple - Angkor Thom: Huge temple-mountain in the heart of Angkor Thom. Largely collapsed and in ruined condition, the main temple area is undergoing extensive restoration and is not open to the public

The Baphuon is a temple at Angkor, Cambodia. It is located in Angkor Thom, northwest of the Bayon Baphuon - The Baphuon is a temple at Angkor, Cambodia. It is located in Angkor Thom, northwest of the Bayon

Bayon Temple, Angkor Wat Bayon Temple - Bayon Temple, Angkor Wat

Victory Gate at Angkor Thom Victory Gate - Victory Gate at Angkor Thom

A l'intérieur de Angkor Wat au Cambodge Angkor - A l'intérieur de Angkor Wat au Cambodge