The Independence Monument is one of the most beautiful and the meaningful trademark in Phnom Penh. Innaugurated in November 9, 1962 to celabrated Cambodia's independence from the French colonial. The legendary architecture Vann Molyvann was the architect of this monument. The Independence Monument is serves as a monument of Cambodia's war dead but also the site of the colorful celabratoins and services on national holiday such as Independence Day and Constitution Day.