Phsar Thmey, also known as Central
Market, is a unique colonial style building constructed in 1937. The
location where the Central Market now sits was once a swamp area and
occupied by a lake known as Beng Decho. Today, this beautiful market has
become a prominent landmark in Phnom Penh. In the Khmer language, Phsar
Thmey literally means ‘New Market’.
Phsar Themey features a stylish Art
Décor rotunda with wings extending in four different directions
symbolizing the Chaktomouk (Confluence of four rivers). The Dome,
symbolizing the economic center, is said to be amongst the largest in
the world. The four broad wings constructed without obstructing pillars
and the huge beamless dome are very well ventilated by the high ceiling.
This market is crowded with activity on
any given day, and visitors can purchase almost anything from fresh
produces to cooked food, jewelry, watches, shoes, stationery, flowers,
clothes including t-shirts and lots of tourist souvenirs.
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