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Banteay Srei

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 49 attractions in Siem Reap
Traveler Description: This 10th-century complex consists of low walls instead of the typical spires of Angkor.
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Attraction type: Ancient ruins
Address: Siem Reap
Cambodia

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Reviews of Banteay Srei

( 1-3 of 3 )
Sep 21, 2008

Almost the temples in this country were buit by the king but this temple wes buit by king's counsellors. Routinely described in gushing terms as the "Jewel of Khmer Art", Banteay Srei is nevertheless a temple of great beauty, and compres with little else in Angkor. Is miniature scale almost always surprise visitors, and the near-total decoration of its surfaces... more

5 of 5 stars
New Braunfels Texas
Jan 19, 2008

This is another beautifully preserved temple dating to around 967AD The Citadel of Women has intricate carvings that will take your breath away. The ruins are minature compared to Angkor Wat, but this little gem hidden in the jungle about 20 miles from Angkor, is worth the visit. Go first thing in the morning before it is too hot and... more

5 of 5 stars
Burlingame, California
Mar 17, 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

Benteay Srei, Citadel of Women, will remain my favorite in Siem Reap. A temple dedicated to Shiva. It is totally managable as an afternoon excursion because of its intimate size. It has tons of delicate cravings of women sitting on lotus and stories from Ramayana, The lavishly decorated libraries are must-sees. I went in the late afternoon and stayed till... more

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