Angkor Wat-7th World Wonder, Cambodia

by Santel on February 11, 2010

in Travel

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This section as intended as a guide for visiting the monuments at Angkor.

It can be either read in advance of a visit or afterwards to reinforce the experience, or used at the sites to enable the visitor to be an active spectator.

Historical quotes from early visitors to Angkor are included where appropriate to try to capture the spirit of its past glory.

Legends and symbolism are also included whenever feasible to give the visitor additional background for a better appreciation of Angkor.

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