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Central market (Phsar Thmey)

by Philippe Buffard

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Ce monumental édifice art déco de couleur jaune, construit dans les années 1930, est composé d’un immense dôme et quatre ailes qui recouvrent de vastes ramifications d’allées avec des stands de marchandises à perte de vue. Il est un des symboles de Phnom Penh.

The unique Art Deco building is a Phnom Penh landmark. Prior to 1935, the area was a lake that received runoff during the rainy season. The lake was drained and construction began in 1935. Since its completion in 1937 wet season flooding around the market has remained a problem and is vestigial evidence of the existence of the old lake. The entrance to the market is lined with souvenir merchants hawking everything from T-shirts and postcards to silver curios and kramas. Inside is a dazzling display of jewels and gold. Electronic goods, stationery, secondhand clothes and flowers are also sold.

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serghiei1, on April 19, said:

Grande composizione! YSL. Interessante e varia la tua galleria. Sei nei miei fotografi preferiti. Saluti, Serghiei1

Philippe Buffard, on April 23, said:

Thanks

Hafeezmj

Serghiei1

Tomros, on April 23, said:

Excellent composition !

Like 41.

Greetings, Tomas

Marcello Caponnetto, on April 24, said:

Very good composition, I like it!
LIKE

Philippe Buffard, on April 24, said:

Thanks Tomas

Martin Beitz, on April 24, said:

Very well seen. Like. Greetings, Martin.

Philippe Buffard, on April 25, said:

Thanks Martin :)

Muntanella, on April 27, said:

Ein schönes Detail! Like
Vielen Dank für deinen Besuch in meiner Galerie!
Liebe Grüße, Susanne

Philippe Buffard, on April 28, said:

Thanks Susanne

BertKg, on April 29, said:

Great colors!

like

Warm regards from Holland,

Bert

Philippe Buffard, on May 2, said:

Thanks Bert for your LIKE

Sergio Delmonico, on May 2, said:

This is an excellent capture, where the point of view makes it all! Amazing colours and sharp fine details, very well done... A great composition with a strong impact!

Greetings,

Sergio

Philippe Buffard, on May 3, said:

Thanks Sergio for this kind and interesting comment.

Vladimir Kleschev, on May 3, said:

Good capture and nice colors, Like

Greetings, Vladimir

Philippe Buffard, on May 6, said:

Thanks Vladimir for your LIKE

Kostia Semytskyi, 12 days ago, said:

Beautiful! Like 47.
Greeting from Ukraine. Kostia

Philippe Buffard, 11 days ago, said:

Thanks Kostia

amar196, 4 days ago, said:

nice angle

Philippe Buffard, 4 days ago, said:

Thanks Ama196

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Photo taken in Sangkat Phsar Thmei 1, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
The Central Market

11° 34' 11.51" N 104° 55' 15.75" E

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