Hanoi’s historical destination – the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long

  • Photo: Doan Môn, the main gate to the palatial complex of Later Lê Emperors. VNA Photo: Minh Đức
    Photo: Doan Môn, the main gate to the palatial complex of Later Lê Emperors. VNA Photo: Minh Đức
  • Photo: Hanoi Flag Tower, a symbol of Hanoi city through the years, are still intact after the French colonial rule. VNA Photo: Minh Đức
    Photo: Hanoi Flag Tower, a symbol of Hanoi city through the years, are still intact after the French colonial rule. VNA Photo: Minh Đức
  • Photo: The ruin foundations of Thang Long Imperial City are preserved under a thick glass panel, presenting varied types of stones and brick that were used through different dynasties of Vietnam. VNA Photo: Minh Đức
    Photo: The ruin foundations of Thang Long Imperial City are preserved under a thick glass panel, presenting varied types of stones and brick that were used through different dynasties of Vietnam. VNA Photo: Minh Đức
  • Photo: A view inside the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long. VNA Photo: Minh Đức
    Photo: A view inside the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long. VNA Photo: Minh Đức
  • Photo: The North Gate of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long are still intact in present day. VNA Photo: Minh Đức
    Photo: The North Gate of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long are still intact in present day. VNA Photo: Minh Đức
The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long was first built during the Lý dynasty (1010) and subsequently expanded by the Trần, Lê and finally the Nguyễn dynasty. It remained the seat of the Vietnamese court until 1810, when the Nguyễn dynasty chose to move the capital to Huế. It was recognised as World Heritage Site by UNESCO on July 31, 2010. The structures preserved within the royal compound are the Doan Mon gate, marking the southern entrance to the royal palace, the Flag Tower, the steps of Kinh Thiên Palace, the Hậu Lâu (Princess' Palace) and ruin foundations of Thăng Long Imperial City. VNA Photo

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