Historic building preservation a boon for Battambang history buffs

Heritage buildings seen in Battambang town. - SUPPLIED

PHNOM PENH (The Phnom Penh Post/Asia News Network): Real estate experts say the restoration of many older buildings in Battambang province is helping to boost tourism. Battambang town has hundreds of houses which were built in the French colonial style.

Provincial governor Sok Lou said the importance of conserving old buildings such as the administration buildings and houses that dated from the French colonial period in the centre of the town should not be overlooked.