The Lost city famous for temples ranging from single brick tower to vast stone complexes originally built between 8-13th century, is a home of a world's largest temple called Angkor Wat. It was built for King Suryavarman II in the 12th century.
Among Angkor Wat , 16 kilometers south-east from today's Siem Reap, interested ones can find one of two Khmer temples as a part of the first Khmer capital. Later on Yasovarman I founded a new capital - today's Angkor - where the majority of the bigger Khmer temples are located.
The central temple of Bakong in the form of a pyramid from the 9th century, measures an impressive 55m (180ft) along the base sides. An another example is the small Banteai Srei, which is a multi-building temple complex with the well-preserved sandstone carvings.
The Baphoun pyramid temple also features an incredible 40m(130ft) reclining Buddha carving. Parts of the Lost City, being non restored and located in the jungle give a great romantic and mysterious aura.
WHAT IS IT The largest temple in the world
WHERE TO FIND IT Siem Reap, 309km(192mi) from Phnom Penh Flights to Phnom Pehn are available from Bangkok, Hanoi, Saigon and Moscow.
