Yet nothing has moved him in the same way as Angkor Wat (see above) in Cambodia, where "scale, artistry and location are all superlative." Angkor Wat is actually just one of more than a dozen ...

By the late 16th century, when Portuguese missionaries came upon the lotus-shaped towers of Angkor Wat—the most elaborate ... center of power to shift to a location closer to the Mekong River ...

Among its many highlights, the city of Siem Reap stands out as a top destination for one compelling reason: it is home to the largest religious monument in the world, Angkor Wat. Recognized as one ...