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    French colonial architecture - Battambang

    | 03 Apr 2013
    • French colonial architecture, Battambang
      French colonial architecture, Battambang

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    • Colonial era bank buildings, Battambang
      Colonial era bank buildings, Battambang

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    • Battambang central market
      Battambang central market

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    • Battambang's colonial architecture
      Battambang's colonial architecture

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    • Battambang's colonial architecture
      Battambang's colonial architecture

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    • The Governor's Residence
      The Governor's Residence

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    • Battambang Museum
      Battambang Museum

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    • Battambang's old French colonial rail yards.
      Battambang's old French colonial rail yards.

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    03 Apr 2013

    Battambang is home to some of Indochina's best preserved colonial era architecture. It can be easily explored on foot or bicycle over a few hours from downtown.

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    The eastern bank of the Sangkar River that runs through Battambang town centre has some of Cambodia's best French colonial, mainly shophouse style, architecture. Some of the buildings have been spruced up but most are in various states of  decline.

    The former colonial Governor's residence is perhaps the most famous but there are many others around town. The bank buildings on the riverfront close by the central market have been carefully renovated.

    They're all easily visited by bicycle, tuk-tuk, or on foot.

    Check out the Chinese temple on the riverfront as well.

    For a free map and further information about Battambang's architecture, check out the KA tours link.
    Mark Bowyer
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