- Area: Phnom Penh > Pou Senchey District > Snaor Commune
- | Type: Ancient Remains & Temples
Located on the far western side of Phnom Penh, Wat Phneat Sampily is a contemporary monastery featuring a grand and ornate multi-spired stupa. The monastery and pagoda grounds are large and quite beautiful featuring several halls, a large basin, several monumental Buddha statues, and so on.
But, perhaps the most intriguing is the curious stupa that fronts the pagoda on the eastern side, restored in recent years, it is recorded as dating to 1914, while others herald the site as dating back to the era of King Ang Chan in the 16th century. Two smaller stupas of similar style flank the pagoda on either side.
Regardless of history, which I hope to come back and clarify at some point, it’s a very beautiful place to drop by and enjoy the wonder.
Map
*Important: mapped location may only be approximated to the district level/village only. To visit sites outside the tourist zones you should seek a local guide from the area read more.
Site Info
- Site Name: Phneat Sampily (V.) Khmer Name: វត្តភ្នៀតសិម្ពលី
- Reference ID: HA31085 | Posted: August 17, 2022 | Last Update: February 7th, 2023
- Tags/Group: pa, stupa, T9, Temples, Wat
- Location: Phnom Penh > Pou Senchey District > Snaor Commune
