Angkor Wat also known as Angkor Vat, is situated in Angkor, Cambodia and it is a temple complex. The temple was built noisy . 1100s by King Suryavarman II (who ruled 1113 - c. 1150). King Suryavarman II built this structure as his national temple and capital. The temple is the best conserved temple to begin and is the only temple to still remain being an important religious centre since its initiation. The temple was a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu but was later changed into a Buddhist temple. The temple has become iconized as it appears on the national flag of Cambodia. The temple captures the essence from the high classical style of Khmer architecture.
The temple was designed to symbolise Mount Meru, which is the home from the devas (gods,deities or demi gods) according to Hindu mythology. There is the temple mountain and also the galleried temple; these are the two plans of Khmer architecture. The galleried temple develops from a more recent time. This was according to early South Indian architecture, and includes main reasons such as the Jagati. There is also a moat and an outer wall across a length of 3.6 kilometres with three rectangular galleries one raised concerning the other. At the centre is a quincunx of towers, and unusually the Angor Wat is oriented towards the west, unlike the other temples in Angkor.
Numerous guardian spirits (devatas) adorn the walls of Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat literally means “City Temple”. Each day would not be enough to explore the entire area that is dotted with many temples. A remain in a Siem Reap Hotel is needed to spread the visit load. And when one is looking for better relaxation it's possible to try a luxury hotel in Siem Reap. (Siem Reap may be the closest town to Angkor Wat.)
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