Angkor Wat Siem Reap, Cambodia

Angkor Wat is the star of Angkor and indeed all of Cambodia. Believed to be the largest religious structure in the world, this Hindu temple was designed as a microcosm of the universe.

Sunrise at Angkor Wat — Sunrise view of Angkor Wat from across the reflecting pool. Image credit: Trey Ratcliff

map of Angkor Wat — Location map of Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia.

map of Angkor Wat — Aerial view of Angkor Wat.

Quick Facts on Angkor Wat

Go Historic ID

248408

names

Angkor Wat

location(s)

Siem Reap, Cambodia

date(s)

c. 1000-c. 1150

tags

World Heritage Sites

largest in the world