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Imperial Citadel of Thang Long
History
The origin of the Citadel dates back to the 7th century, when its very first foundation was set up
In 1010, King Ly Thai To moved the capital from Hoa Lu (Ninh Binh) to Dai La (former name of Hanoi) and renamed it Thang Long
The Imperial Citadel was expanded under Tran, Le, and Nguyen Dynasty
In 1810, Thang Long was no longer the capital of the country.
in March 1945, to imprison over 4000 French colonial soldiers
In 1954, the Citadel became the headquarter of the Ministry of Defense.
Architect
Flag Tower (Ky Dai)
Rising 33.4 meters from the ground
four main structures: the base, the second floor, the third floor and the top.
Built in 1812 under the Nguyen Dynasty
Kinh Thien Palace
It was built in 1428 and used a place to celebrate imperial ceremonies and major national affairs.
Situated in the heart of the Citadel
a culturally significant relic, the only remains of Kinh Thien Palace to the present day are the steps.
Doan Mon (South Gate)
Doan Mon was built in the Le Dynasty and located to the south of the Citadel
There is one main gate in the middle and four smaller gates on the sides
Bac Mon (North Gate)
Bac Mon is located to the north of the Citadel
building materials: brick and arches of stone
used for worship: Nguyen Tri Phuong and Hoang Dieu
Hau Lau (Princess Pagoda)
building materials: brick
3 floors above.
use of princesses and queens
At the end of the 19th century, severely damaged and the French rebuilt
D67 House and tunnel
situated to the north of Kinh Thien hall
D67 house was built in 1967, with a modern architectural style, a 60-centimeter wall, and a good soundproofing system.
used for emergency evacuation in case of an attack.
How to get there
It’s about 2 kilometers from the center of the Old Quarter.
Going by taxi, motorbike or Grab
Tip for visit
Tourists should dress politely when entering the Imperial Citadel