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Royal Palace, Luang Prabang
🇱🇦 Laos · 20th century
The Royal Palace (officially Haw Kham, Lao: ຫໍຄຳ Lao pronunciation: [hɔ̌ɔ.kʰám]) in Luang Prabang, Laos, was built in 1904 during the French colonial era for King Sisavang Vong and his family. The site for the palace was chosen so that official visitors to Luang Prabang could disembark from their river voyages directly below the palace and be received there. After Sisavang's death, the crown prince Savang Vatthana and his family were the last to occupy the grounds. In 1975, the monarchy was overthrown by the communists, and the royal family were taken to re-education camps. The palace was then converted into a national museum.
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Royal Palace, Luang Prabang ranks #1,884 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking. Founded 1909 — one of 177 atlas entries founded in the 20th century. Its Wikipedia articles were opened 2,003 times in the last 60 days, more than 66% of the atlas. See how Laos compares in the castle statistics.
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Where is Royal Palace, Luang Prabang?
Royal Palace, Luang Prabang stands in Laos, at 19.8921°, 102.1356°.
When was Royal Palace, Luang Prabang built?
The atlas dates its founding to 1909. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.
How famous is Royal Palace, Luang Prabang?
In this atlas's fame ranking: #1,884 of 7,738 worldwide. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.
What is the nearest castle to Royal Palace, Luang Prabang?
Citadel of the Hồ Dynasty, about 363 km away.
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